Racism In Huck Finn
Twain manages to expose America’s terrible racism, specially with the overused word “nigger”. His use of humor and irony camouflage the anti-racism message that the characters deliver. For example, Pap’s character provides the story with a strong contrast between terrible whites and respectable blacks. Likewise, Jim’s portrayal highlights the unjust treatment toward slaves at the time. Today, the novel as a whole serves as a reminder of the horrors of slavery in order to prevent our history to repeat