In the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, there are many examples of satire written in it. The entire book's structure is based upon satire and racism. Satire can be defined as a literary work in which human voice or folly is attacked through irony, derision, or wit. Many say Mark Twain really defines how satire is used, and that his writings in Huck Finn are the root to all Modern American Literature written today. Throughout the book, specific examples of satire are given by Mark Twain. Although not always obvious, if read carefully and thought thoroughly, they are very valid flaws of human nature and can be seen clearly. One example noted is how gullible humans can be. There are many occasions where Mark Twain shows how gullible people can be. Though many instances of satire can be found in Huck Finn, there are two that will be shared in this paper. .
The first instance of satire that will be described is how humans are so gullible. In Huck Finn, there are many examples of how humans are so gullible. Mark Twain tries to show how people never think or investigate something before they get to a conclusion. It shows how people jump to conclusion on issues, and are too easily fooled. He shows how people give out trust too loosely and that American society in general is gullible. One example of this is when Huck and Jim landed on the wrecked steamboat the Walter Scott. When Huck landed on it, he found a gang of murderers, three in total. While eavesdropping, and listening to their conversation, Huck and Jim want to leave quickly. He finds out that his raft is gone, but finds the murderer's boat. Huck .
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and Jim take it, but Huck feels morally he can't leave them on the steamboat to die, so Huck then lands somewhere, and finds a steamboat captain. He makes up a big story about his mom and dad and sister and Mrs. Hooker on the Walter Scott trapped and need help (Huck 73-74).