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October 27, 2005
Smart Jim
This section by David L. Smith was also interesting because it commented on Clemens using the term "nigger" in his writing. I agreed with the author, that even though Jim is often called this, he is portrayed as a knowledgeable and worthy character. He is "shrewd, thoughtful, compassionate, self-sacrificing, and even wise man" (359). I think Clemens was trying to show the humanity also of Jim and his race. It seems Clemens is wants people to understand in a different way, what American racism really is about.
Posted by AshleyHoltzer at October 27, 2005 08:15 AM
Comments
I said the same thing in my blog. Although some aspects of the book refer to Jim in a way that is not acceptable to us today, Jim is still looked at a very wise character. Clemens did a good job writing about Jim for the correct time period, but not making in a truely racist fashion.
Posted by: Stacy at October 27, 2005 09:17 AM