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           TASK:      Your Quest, if you choose to accept it, (which you have to) is going to take you into the world of academia. You are going to research the arguments that have been posed by Twain scholars that dispute the quality of the novel. You need to then decide for yourself, based on these scholars' opinions as well as your own, whether or not Twain should be kicked off the list of Greats and labeled a racist or remain titled the Father of American Literature. You will report your findings in a 5-7 page persuasive essay with the proper expectations of MLA documentation.

You will be given a list of sources that will help you acquire the information you will need in order to complete this task. I have also included a list of very useful books that you can find at your local library that you should consider reading for this project. Please read through these sites while using the "Reference Worksheet" that I have made for you; this worksheet can be found on the "Resources" page.

When writing your essay remember that you are now in the world of academia taking on the role of a Twain scholar; therefore, don't write your essay for me, by saying what you think I want to hear, write it to Twain scholars by means of a persuasive essay.

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