While some of its material is considered offensive and crude, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," by Mark Twain, should be taught in classrooms due to its well-established, unquestionable literary merit. ... Since 1885, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn has encountered a more modern wave of controversy that centers around race. ... However, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" needs to be read in the context of the time period and culture in which the novel is set. ... This event shows that Twain does intend for the word "nigger" to bring any offense as he is merely trying to desc...

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Huck Finn Essay Through the past American Literature has encapsulated people with stories of adventure and humor. ... In the novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Twain uses the Church Camp Revival, and the Grangerford church visit to satirize the hypocritical nature of the religious community. Twain uses satire to express a sense of humor not meant for children, but a sophisticated humor, one Twain alone created and mastered in his book Huck Finn. ... In the book Huck Finn, Twain uses irony and satire to poke fun at some of the more strict ideas of the time. ... He uses irony and sat...

• Word Count: 646
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• Grade Level: High School