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What literary devices are used in Huckleberry Finn?
Some literary work that I found to be very useful is the use of irony, similes, metaphors, and the use of dialect. For example, Twain uses much of his irony in The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn, when he’s mentioning the main character Huck.
Why is Huck Finn a banned book?
Huckleberry Finn banned immediately after publication Immediately after publication, the book was banned on the recommendation of public commissioners in Concord, Massachusetts, who described it as racist, coarse, trashy, inelegant, irreligious, obsolete, inaccurate, and mindless.
Who does Huck Finn have a crush on?
Huck grows especially fond of Mary Jane, the oldest of the group. She’s “awful beautiful” (25.5), and “handsome” (25), and basically Huck has a giant crush on her. Her compassion for her family’s slaves has a big impact on Huck’s ethical questioning.
Who is Huck Finn’s girlfriend?
Huckleberry Finn does not have a girlfriend in the novel about his adventures (The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn), but there is one young woman with whom he is impressed because she is honest and beautiful.
What are some examples of metaphors in Huckleberry Finn?
One example of a metaphor in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is as follows; “lightning begun to flicker out from under his eyebrows so you wanted to climb a tree first, and find out what the matter was afterwards.”. This metaphor illustrates the Colonel’s fiery temper in Chapter Thirteen.
Is Huck Finn a good or bad person?
Many people see Huckleberry Finn as a mischievous boy who is a bad influence to others. Huck is not raised in agreement with the accepted ways of civilization. He practically raises himself, relying on instinct to guide him through life.
Why is Huck Finn superstitious?
I think that Huck Finn is so superstitious because every time he has some bad luck, he considers it proof that his superstitions are real. These incidents of misfortune happen randomly, interspersed with good luck, but Huck is convinced that his superstitions foretell the bad luck. The superstitions seem to always come true, so Huck puts his faith in them.
What does the fog in Huck Finn symbolize?
On a deeper level, the fog represents Huck’s sense of confusion with his close friendship with Jim and his anxiety about rejecting Southern values that Huck is so uncomfortable with.