Introduction: Why Huck? Why now? -- Wrestling with the "N" word -- A rich tapestry of themes -- A splash, a split and a pause -- Twain stops the show; as intended -- Navigating his way to the finish -- A critical casserole; who's right? -- Incorrect correctness, another flawed finish -- Appendix A: Two critical responses to Huckleberry Finn -- Appendix B: Selected short works by Twain, with annotations -- Appendix C: Additional Twain-related assignments -- Suggested reading and viewing.
Summary:
"An idealistic new teacher, John Nogowski wanted to make an impact in his students' lives. He found "quarantined" copies of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Part lesson plan, part memoir, Nogowski's surprising narrative details his experience teaching Twain's politically charged satire of American racism and hypocrisy to poor black teens. "-- Provided by publisher.
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