
155: Tom Sawyer
Sophomore Lit
Evolution of Happy Days and Mark Twain's portrayal of attitudes
This chapter discusses the darker origins of Happy Days and its transition into a lighter, more cartoony show. It also explores the use of racial slurs in Tom Sawyer and the significance of Mark Twain's deliberate avoidance of them.
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