Lying occurs frequently in this novel. Curiously, some lies, like those Huck tells to save Jim, seem to be “good” …

Compare and contrast Rule of the Bone by Russell Banks with Huckleberry Finn.   Twain’s writings were directly affected by …

The overall American critical reaction to the publishing of The Adventures of Huck Finn in 1885 was summed up in …

Discuss the Civilized, Primitive, and Natural Man in Huck Finn.   Huck is born into nature but is morally influenced …

In some ways Huck’s story is mythical but it is also an anti-myth — a challenge to the deceits which …

As a way of illustrating his theme, Twain deliberately sets certain events with Huck and Jim on the river and …

How does Mark Twain create a humorous effect (exaggeration, irony, satire, understatement)?   How does Twain use satire to expose …

Identify the literary techniques used by Mark Twain in Huckleberry Finn. Consider techniques such as: figures of speech, language, narrative …

Select two of the social institutions (i.e. democracy) at which Twain pokes fun. Use specific references to show how he …

A persona is an alternate name and personality uses for many different reasons. Discuss the many personas used in the …