The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is often referred to as “The Great American Novel.” But it has been getting a lot of criticism and hate because some don’t see it as a satire; instead, they see it as an excuse to make fun of Southern Americans. To truly understand Twain’s message, we must realize that Mark Twain uses caricature and structural irony to criticize upbringing determining one’s view, suggesting society’s morals are deformed.
Twain uses caricature to indicate the society’s view on African Americans. Throughout the book, there are exaggerations or misleading phrases that indicates discrimination.
When Pap meets an African American from Ohio, he sees him as something completely different. “Here’s a government that calls itself a
Twain uses caricature to indicate the society’s view on African Americans. Throughout the book, there are exaggerations or misleading phrases that indicates discrimination.
When Pap meets an African American from Ohio, he sees him as something completely different. “Here’s a government that calls itself a