Another example of religious satire in this work of literature would be the character of the Widow Douglas. In the beginning of this novel, Huckleberry Finn, the thirteen/fourteen-year-old persona describes her as a deeply religious woman who has tasked herself with the job of “civilizing” him because she believes doing so is a responsibility she has to fulfill as a follower of Christ. However, as he continues to discuss her, Huckleberry reveals the Widow Douglas is guilty of behaviors which are not befitting of a Christian.
