The year is 1884. Eight years ago Mark Twain published Tom Sawyer which was well received. Once again Twain returned to his boyhood home, Hannibal, Missouri for inspiration. This follow-up novel, Huckleberry Finn , however, took a different turn. The publication causes an uproar.
Critics pan the novel.
You will be working in teams of four where you will role-play the parties involved in this first publication of Huckleberry Finn . The success of the novel depends on the presentation of your group. The financial rewards are incalculable. The legacy is inestimable. Combine your learning into a project that expresses your group's point of view.