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Response Paper #1

(Illustration by J.E. Kemble, from the 1885 illustrated version of Huckleberry Finn)

 

Many critics have claimed that Huckleberry Finn is a racist book, particularly in its depiction of Jim. Do you agree? Why or why not? Please pick one passage that helps to support your argument and offer a close reading of it.

(You also have the option of answering the default response paper question posted under Response Paper Guidelines)

Due February 6.  1-2 pages, double spaced.  Please save it in your dropbox folder.

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