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. ... The wit and irony in this situation is not as apparent, and may go unnoticed. ... Perhaps more prevalent than religious hypocrisy is Twain's satire of racism, primarily through the use of Jim and a few other black characters. ... After Jim sees through Huck's ruse, Huck feels remorse. ... Mark Twain saw many ills in society such as racism and religious hypocrisy, and called for reform within society in t...

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• Grade Level: High School

Irony is an essential element of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by the acclaimed American author, Mark Twain. Mark Twain frequently expresses his satire and criticisms through the three types of irony: situational, verbal, and dramatic, which are noticeable throughout the novel. ... The woman then speaks of the murder of Huckleberry Finn. Moreover, she mentions that "some think old Finn done it himself" (56). ... The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn contains many ironies added by Twain to mock and invoke humor. ...

• Word Count: 989
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• Grade Level: High School