“The Value of Teaching From a Racist Classic”

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“The Value of Teaching From a Racist Classic” Lennard J. Davis

“The Value of Teaching From a Racist Classic” Critically read the article After reading, on notebook paper, answer each of these in 2-3 sentences. Should this professor continue to teach the novel? Why has he decided to do so? What struck you as most notable or interesting in his arguments? H of D is one of the most referenced novels on the AP Lit. exam – based on this article is that problematic? Write a thesis statement for an argumentative essay based on any ideas gleaned from this article