Twain and the color line -- The legal roots of racism during Twain's lifetime : the "separate but equal" doctrine -- Huck and emotional segregation : a culture of disrespect in the classroom -- Huck and the canon of American literature -- Teaching democratic values -- How a decision to teach Huck conflicts with teaching democratic values and authenticity -- What do children know about race? -- Emotional intelligence : a culture of respect and equality in the classroom -- So what do we do with Huck?