This book provides insights into society's ideals, different beliefs, the origins of stereotypes and much more. The book can be seen as a glimpse into forgotten history, containing facts about how people lived in the 1840s that most people are unaware of. Although it is commonly believed that the novel contains too much racism and offensive language, such aspects of American history should not be hidden. Whether people believe it or not, the 1840s were a racist era in history where racism was accepted. Mark Twain was an abolitionist, but he too was flawed. After all, he lived as a white male in the 1800s, but was active against the institutions of slavery. He wrote his book to teach others, such as HNHS students, about the realities of slavery and