The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

Themes in "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"

1. Racism

• Presence of numerous racist comments.

2. Search for Home and Family

• Both Huck and Jim seek a safe place to call home.

3. Anti-Romanticism

• Depicts the brutality of life.

4. Freedom

• Jim's escape from slavery symbolizes freedom from social constraints.

5. Alcoholism

• Huck’s father exemplifies issues related to alcoholism.

6. Inequality and Unfairness

• Instances of rude remarks towards Jim; Tom Sawyer's unfair treatment of Jim.

7. Changing and Growing

• Huck evolves throughout the narrative, improving his perspective.

8. Profanity

• Debate surrounding the teaching of profanity in schools.

9. Humor

• Use of satire, deadpan, malapropisms, caricatures, irony, hoaxes, and tall tales.

10. Social Impact of Literature

• The novel sparks discussions on race, identity, and morality, questioning societal norms.

• Influences discourse on racism in America, emphasizing prejudice.

• Encourages critical thinking about social justice and community values.

• Praised for addressing social issues and criticized for racial slurs.

11. Main Characters

• Huck, Jim, Pap, Tom, Aunt Sally, Duke and Dauphin, Wilks family.