This article describes the current controversial issue over a certain word used in the classic novel, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn". The word "nigger" appears 219 times throughout the novel, which has cause some concern and discomfort among teachers. One professor from Alabama, Mr. Gribben brought the idea to have a new edition of the novel to a publisher in July. The term will now be replaced with "slave". Many people are angry at the fact that this classic will be changed and have a new edition. The usage of the word reflects the culture of life during that time. Yet, many book stores have already pre-ordered the book, which will be ready for publication in February. One teacher, who opposes the new edition, described how the language she hears in the hallways is more offensive than the language in this novel.
How do you feel about the new edition? Do you think this book should be banned from schools, or maybe just certain age groups?
In this link, the author of the blog voices his opinion about the new edition of the classic novel:
http://themoderatevoice.com/97181/huck-finn-censored-and-sanitized/
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