Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one of the greatest "American- novels ever written. ... Twain's use of structural irony allows the reader to see the vulnerability of this 13-year-old boy, and then grow with him as he makes profound choices in his actions. ... Huckleberry Finn is also the great American novel because of the pursuit of individualism. ... I believe Huckleberry Finn lives up to the title of one of the greatest American novels ever written. ... That is what is so American about Huckleberry Finn. ...

• Word Count: 759
• Approx Pages: 3
• 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. ... The wit and irony in this situation is not as apparent, and may go unnoticed. ... After Jim sees through Huck's ruse, Huck feels remorse. ... Huckleberry Finn attacks these issues through the use of wit and humor and sends a powerful message ...

• Word Count: 814
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

" Starting from when it was published in 1885, Huck Finn has been a center of controversy for many years. ... It makes sense that some would be concerned about the vulgarities, and the lifestyle that Huck Finn lives. ... Many argue that Twain's novel is racist by using that word. ... The portrayal of the character Jim creates another controversy in Huck Finn. ... Slave folklore, like the kind Jim often uses, was used as a filter to voice their struggles, therefore "they had to speak in code. ...

• Word Count: 1176
• Approx Pages: 5
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