More specifically, the 219 times the “N-word” was used in the novel. Some argue that using the word isn’t necessary, is overused, and highly offensive. On the contrary, it is believed that without the use of the N-word and racism present in the book, Huck would cease to be seen as a moral protagonist who breaks free from the social norm. Mark Twain himself says that, “The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter – it’s the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning” (Messent). Without the use of the n-word, the novel would be lacking realism and would not be nearly as influential and important as it
More specifically, the 219 times the “N-word” was used in the novel. Some argue that using the word isn’t necessary, is overused, and highly offensive. On the contrary, it is believed that without the use of the N-word and racism present in the book, Huck would cease to be seen as a moral protagonist who breaks free from the social norm. Mark Twain himself says that, “The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter – it’s the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning” (Messent). Without the use of the n-word, the novel would be lacking realism and would not be nearly as influential and important as it