I believe that Huckleberry Finn should be taught and read in high school American literature courses, but only if students are provided with a teacher who can adequately analyze and teach in one way that effectively shows the true purpose of this book is a satire of society. Because if this is done inefficiently, the book can certainly become offensive and crude, and as Wallace categorically states it can be "demeaning and offensive to black students" (source A). This book requires a mature readership who can look beyond the seemingly offensive surface. And readers must also understand that the message provided is not intended to have an effect similar to that of a Martin Luther King speech. Instead, it is more than a magnifying glass that Twain uses to illuminate the overall corruption and hypocrisy that drives society. It is not Twain's solution, but rather his attempt to awaken awareness of the flaws of society and the flaws of ourselves. While proceeding within these boundaries, I believe this book can produce a heightened sense of awareness and maturity in its readers. In its simplest form, ignoring all racial content, this book is a classic and holds important literary value for young readers. and writers to experiment with. It shows effective use of irony and satire, both literary tools that should be taught to high school students. Furthermore, Twain was one of the first authors to produce a straightening style that was anything but traditional Romanticism. Twain triggered the literary shift to realism that greatly influences our literature today. In this way, this book occupies an essential place in the history of literature and is therefore important to teach. However, no amount of literary stature can make the controversial content of this book ignorable. Critics rave that Twain's use of the word "nigger," his creation of the naïve and submissive Jim, and the novel's torturous ending all together make this book "the most grotesque example of racist rubbish ever written" (Wallace). However, I believe that Twain uses all of his bold content for a specific purpose. Whether contradicting or criticizing, I don't think either of us ever adds anything just for their own amusement or to cause trouble. If looked at with a careful eye, one can see how each part of this novel is a crucial element to Twain's overall discussion of society..