Huck Finn: A Classic Controversy Throughout the years The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain has left criticism and controversy in its wake. ... However, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one of the most significant pieces of classic literature in this country. ... If the novel of Huckleberry Finn is read carefully it is quite simple to see the satiric intent of the author Mark Twain. ... Many criticizers of the book fail to see that Twain is simply using irony; he was in no way trying to offend the reader or create a racist novel. ... In an essay written by Toni Morrison, the ...

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In Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain implements a wide range of humor composed of irony, satire, and exaggeration. ... Huckleberry Finn reeks of irony. ... The three main types of irony that are used throughout the story are verbal irony, situational irony, and dramatic irony. The verbal irony Mark Twain uses is close to sarcasm. ... This is shown in this quote: chapter 11"some think old Finn done it himself But before night they changed around and judged it was done by a runaway nigger named Jim." ...

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However, Mark Twain uses his novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, to reveal and poke fun of many problems facing American society. Satire, which is irony, sarcasm, or caustic wit used to attack or expose folly, vice, or stupidity, is the key tool in which he demonstrates many of the problems that plague civilization today. ... In this segment of the novel, Twain uses satire in the form of gullibility and pseudo-intellectualism. ... Through an extremely violent act Twain is showing the prevalent satire of feuding. ... Another satire can also be taken out of the segment in the novel. ...

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Of course, most critics will agree, his most controversial novel would unanimously be Adventures of Huckleberry Finn; a story about a run away boy and his run away slave and their journey down the Mississippi River to freedom. ... The racial, derogative, and offensive slurs and slang dialog are incorporated in the story of Huckleberry Finn for the pure purpose of effect and to also recreate the historical events accurately. ... The book demonstrates a lesson, and recounts an historical event through use of satire, events and language. ... The irony is that the book not only recalls an event...

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