Huckleberry Finn Satire

Mark Twain is a master storyteller. His clever humor and homespun prose make him one of the most memorable and well known American authors in history. His talent for writing is clearly shown in his classic ‘’The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’’, as well as his skill in blending the two conflicting elements of action and humor. The horrid conflicts faced by Huckleberry Finn and his friend Jim, are lightened, and often highlighted by Mark Twain’s comedic prose. This tactic helps to shape the growth of Twain’s cast of characters, all of whom emanate such a distinct form of individuality, and yet have such a comedical air of humanity, that when combined provide them with a relatable kinship with the readers. This quick jumping between humorous

This scene was created not only to show readers the boyish angst of Huck and his friend Tom, but to also purposely exclude Jim from Huckleberry Finn’s small social circle, which also represents the divide between the two racial groups during that

Despite the fact that Tom is not the novel’s main focus, his deep friendship with Huck and insatiable desire for adventure is prevalent throughout the story. After agreeing to help Huck rescue Jim, Tom’s dramatic and comedic personality clashes with Huck’s more sensible plan to free Jim, ranting ‘’Why cert’nly, it would work, like rats a fighting. But it’s too blame’ simple; there ain’t nothing to it. What’s the good of a plan that ain’t no more trouble than that?’’ (327). After conjuring up an overly complicated and absurdly convoluted plan to rescue Jim from his cell, Huck abandons his rational plan out of loyalty to his friend Tom, going on to say ‘’I never said nothing, because I warn’t expecting nothing different; but I knowed mighty well that whenever he got his plan ready it wouldn’t have none of them objections to it’’ (327). Instead of getting angry at Tom for pushing him into his elaborate scheme, Huck is more concerned for his friend’s reputation, musing ‘’Here was a boy that was respectable, and well brung up and had character to lose’’ (328). In a really fun scene, Huck and Tom are arguing over what use Jim would have for a rope ladder, an item Tom insists he needs, saying ‘’Spose he don’t do nothing with it? ain’t it there in his bed, for a clew, after he’s gone? and don’t you reckon they’ll want clews? Of