Wow! What an honor it is to be a lit teacher... I feel almost sanctioned by God.
So, it is now time to read and discuss the great American novel, Huckleberry Finn. The 60 minute video really made me think. It really is hard to decide what the best option is. I would rather not hurt anyones feelings, but I'll have to go with the last option: for all of us to say the n-word. Although it may be uncomfortable for some students, especially those who are African American, I think it could bring up a lot of good topics for discussion (like the man with the beard said). Also, the other teacher mentioned that in life you're gonna be put in uncomfortable situations. These situations lead to growth and even the forming of your own opinion. Lastly, I don't think we should give the word as much power as we do. To be honest, its all in the way a person uses it. If its not being used in a negative/bad racial sense, why do we cower at the sight and hearing of it in the book?
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