1. The novel is a satire of society; Twain mocks the hypocritical “sivilized” society through their actions and beliefs. In the late 1800s, it was believed by “sivilized” society, the blacks were trash and worthless. However, in reality, “sivilized” society are the ones who are cruel and selfish. Through their actions, it proves that the whites are ignorant and worthless, not the blacks. While the niggers, such as Jim, are kind, “sivilized” society destroys their love and peace. Twain not only mocks the hypocrisy of human nature, he makes fun of religion. The so-called “sivilized” society goes to church every Sunday, however, they still beat, harm, and own niggers. While families, such as the Grangerfords and the Shepherdsons, are “sivilized”, they are in a feud with one another for reasons they do not remember. Another example includes the mob lynching Colonel Sherburn. Without understanding the entire story, the
…show more content…
Twain uses Huck as the main character because his perspective of life is different from the others in society. Rather than going with the flow, Huck tells the truth of life through innocence. This includes demonstrating the greedy acts of Judge Thatcher who tricks Huck and Tom into giving him their six thousand dollars. In return, both Huck and Tom are only given a dollar a day, which they don’t seem to mind. This shows the tricks and manipulation by adults on children. The next example includes praying before you eat and reading a “book” (Bible) about dead people, such as Moses. Huck questions as to why the Widow reads him a book about dead people such as Moses and the Bulrushers, if they are already dead. In addition, Huck tells the hypocrisy act of people in society, which includes the Widow telling Huck not to smoke, yet smokes herself. Thus, through the innocent eyes of a child, the truth is told in the “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” When you see a view of innocence, it emphasizes what the horrible “sivilized” society are doing to the
Twain uses Huck as the main character because his perspective of life is different from the others in society. Rather than going with the flow, Huck tells the truth of life through innocence. This includes demonstrating the greedy acts of Judge Thatcher who tricks Huck and Tom into giving him their six thousand dollars. In return, both Huck and Tom are only given a dollar a day, which they don’t seem to mind. This shows the tricks and manipulation by adults on children. The next example includes praying before you eat and reading a “book” (Bible) about dead people, such as Moses. Huck questions as to why the Widow reads him a book about dead people such as Moses and the Bulrushers, if they are already dead. In addition, Huck tells the hypocrisy act of people in society, which includes the Widow telling Huck not to smoke, yet smokes herself. Thus, through the innocent eyes of a child, the truth is told in the “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” When you see a view of innocence, it emphasizes what the horrible “sivilized” society are doing to the