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. ... The wit and irony in this situation is not as apparent, and may go unnoticed. ... Huckleberry Finn attacks these issues through the use of wit and humor and sends a powerful message to religious hypocrites, racists, and society in general....

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• Grade Level: High School