The Widow Douglas represents the devout religious part of society. ... Another instance of satire in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn transpires when Huck's group of friends forms a gang. ... Another ill of society Twain chooses to reveal is hypocrisy. ... The dynamic relationship between Jim and Huck in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is an invaluable aspect of the novel. ... In conclusion, the greatness of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn can be partially credited to the evolution of Jim and Huck's relationship. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Religious Hypocrisy and Racism in Huckleberry Finn In Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn, a very powerful and potent message lies behind the lighthearted and humorous storyline. Twain uses wit and humor in Huckleberry Finn to satirize and expose elements of society that he believed needed reform, namely religious hypocrisy and racial prejudice. ... Huck also experiences religious hypocrisy when he stays with the Grangerfords. ... Uncle Silas is also guilty of religious hypocrisy as he "come[s] in every day or two to pray with [Jim]" (311). ... Huckleberry Finn attacks these issues through th...

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In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain used Huck and Jim as the protagonists to show the contradiction of the racism in the American society. ... When Huck meets Jim in the Jackson's Island, Huck faces the first challenge. ... But immediately after Jim realizes that Huck's fooling him, Huck feels so sorry for Jim, who's thrilled to see Huck alive. ... From this point, Huck begins to question seriously about what's right and what's not, and Twain uses Huck's questioning to satire hypocrisy and contradiction of the southern society. ... Huck first tries ...

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• Grade Level: High School