Indeed, few works of literature achieve the naturalistic, nearly tangible setting found in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Utilizing writing methods accurately depicting the various dialects spoken during the 1830s along the Mississippi River, Mark Twain's genius emanates throughout the book. Contrasting comedy with significant conversational passages illustrating the horrific levels of racism prevalent in the area, the story revolves around Huckleberry Finn's first person narration. Due to the author's decision to employ first person description, readers of the timeless novel enjoy a deeper and richer understanding of the protagonist. Moreover, Huckleberry Finn's first person account creates stronger characterization of Huckleberry Finn,
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Due to the Huck's innocuous demeanor, the descriptions of the dichotomies separating the whites and blacks and the hardships plaguing the rural, impecunious poor become nearly palpable. Furthermore, the severe, lasting implications concerning Pap's brutal maltreatment of Huck illuminates the importance of the first-person voice. Without insight into Huck's thought processes, the reader would perhaps fail to fully comprehend the permanent repercussions of Pap's treatment towards his son, as well as many other important pieces of the literary masterpiece's …show more content…
From the ardent racism expressed by Pap to the stupidity exhibited by Jim, racism finds its way into the book regularly. However, Huck also displays an unpalatable degree of racism toward a man who places Huck's well-being a priority throughout the manuscript. Despite fleeing his abusive father and the burden of conforming to societal norms with his escaped slave friend Jim, Huck still maintains an air of superiority towards Jim. For example, after deceiving Jim into believing he hadn't gone away, Huck ponders, “It was fifteen minutes before I could work myself up to go and humble myself to a nigger (157).” In conclusion, Mark Twain's erudition shows its colors in the great book. Utilizing comic relief, imagery, and allegory, the novel accurately depicts the Mississippi culture. However, the literary technique of most paramount effect is the first person narration style employed by the great author. Because Twain allows readers the chance to understand the reflections and ruminations running through Huck's mind throughout the story, they are able to unearth a much deeper understanding of the young hero, which in turn creates an extremely compelling
Due to the Huck's innocuous demeanor, the descriptions of the dichotomies separating the whites and blacks and the hardships plaguing the rural, impecunious poor become nearly palpable. Furthermore, the severe, lasting implications concerning Pap's brutal maltreatment of Huck illuminates the importance of the first-person voice. Without insight into Huck's thought processes, the reader would perhaps fail to fully comprehend the permanent repercussions of Pap's treatment towards his son, as well as many other important pieces of the literary masterpiece's …show more content…
From the ardent racism expressed by Pap to the stupidity exhibited by Jim, racism finds its way into the book regularly. However, Huck also displays an unpalatable degree of racism toward a man who places Huck's well-being a priority throughout the manuscript. Despite fleeing his abusive father and the burden of conforming to societal norms with his escaped slave friend Jim, Huck still maintains an air of superiority towards Jim. For example, after deceiving Jim into believing he hadn't gone away, Huck ponders, “It was fifteen minutes before I could work myself up to go and humble myself to a nigger (157).” In conclusion, Mark Twain's erudition shows its colors in the great book. Utilizing comic relief, imagery, and allegory, the novel accurately depicts the Mississippi culture. However, the literary technique of most paramount effect is the first person narration style employed by the great author. Because Twain allows readers the chance to understand the reflections and ruminations running through Huck's mind throughout the story, they are able to unearth a much deeper understanding of the young hero, which in turn creates an extremely compelling