HF Critical Lens Experts

   I feel that this book could definitely be viewed as a racist to some people and find it as offensive. But also it could be seen as a lesson to others and be viewed from a different perspective. Reason being is because some readers may not support the form of language that the book is demonstrated and believe that the book in overall should be banned. Just like Julius Lester said that he, “sympathize with those who want the book banned, or at least removed from from required reading lists in school.” I agree with Lester on this but one different view of mine compared to his is that the book should not just be removed from all grade levels, I agree that kids should not be reading this in school but I believe those students in higher level of education should be able to have it available to them if they want to read it. The reason why I believe this it’s because it could get the reader thinking and be able to read this book and get the two sides of a story and see how people thought of slavery in the era the book was written. In the book we read how Mark Twain is racist but we are able to see how people who are “racist” to us view their country and see their morals. Another thing that Lester said is that the author is a young man that does not care so much about anything else besides himself and causes the author to have no sympathy towards slavery. He’s previous comment from Twain that he doesn't take anything seriously except himself is that he made a comparison between slavery and him being locked in a cabin by a drunken father and we clearly see what Lester is talking about. We know slavery and being locked by a father is very different but then again, Twain is just a 14 year old boy who doesn't exactly understand.