SHould Huck Be Taught in Schools

To be blunt, yes. To be less than blunt, Huck needs to be taught in schools for the immense literary value that it carries with it. The use of the supposed "N word" is not grounds to keep it out of the curriculum once you consider its purpose. It is used as a real person would use it. It is used to exemplify the depth and humanity of Huck's character. It is used for the fact that it is such an ugly word, and that people did behave in such a manner. Perhaps more telling about the books satire is the fact that the N word's use was not the original cause for debate. Perhaps the simple fact that it was overlooked for so long, and eclipsed by the "itch" debate is what needed to be satirized. The book conveys incredible humanity, and to censor it or take it out of the curriculum is an insult paramount to demolishing Michaelangelo's David for it's supposedly questionable content.