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Summary: "Alright then I'll go to Hell"
Review: Civilry
"The Old Southern Code"
Organized Society
And Religion All of these are cast down and demolished by America's greatest humorist ever Mark Twain. This book primarily follows the adventures of one Huckleverry Finn as he escapes his home, his father and reality on a raft floating down the Mississippi River. On these journeys he is in the company of Jim, a house slave who at first appears to be an ignorent slave. Then we find out that this guy has a wife and a family and that he also has his own personal demons to settle just like Huck. Jim can sometimes be a bit steriotypical but even that serves its purpose in the end. In the process they discover things about each other, Jim discovers that not all white people are bad, Huck discoverers that Black people aren't stupid and savage as has been taught to him since birth. This book is a perfect example of society(and Twain in particular) triyng to come to terms with himself in the latter half of the 19th century. All this is done in the vernacular and with great humor. It is a great book Now, this book has taken a lot of heat over the last few years for a few words that some people have deemed offensive. Well yes I agree that the word is very offensive when taken in a negative contex, however that is not what Twain wanted to exhibit. Do not draw the conclusion that since the word is in the book that automatically makes Twain a racist. If you do your research you will see that Twain was probably the most non-racist person of his era. He only included the word because he wanted hwat people would have said to be as accurate as possible. This book should not be taken off of selves just because that one word of because of the way a certain character is portrayed Overall-Great book, the only thing I never liked was the last chapter, I mean what the heck? The book gave back all the ground it strove to make through out the course of the story. Sort of ends on a low note.
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Summary: Huckelberry Finn: not your typical children's story
Review: This coming of age novel boldly criticizes slavery in America in the nineteenth century. Mark Twain brilliantly voices his opinions of slavery through the characters of Huckleberry Finn. Set in the south, this novel gives clear insight into the consuming racism and discrimination that raged throughout America in the 1800's. Twain masterfully fights for the abolition of slavery through his characters Huck and Jim. Huck, a white child is raised exposed to the ignorance and injustices of the south. Jim, an African American, is separated from his family and is forced to lead the life of a slave. Huck is greatly influenced by the racism of the south. Both embark on a journey as Tom runs from the violence of his home life while Jim escapes the cruelties of slavery in search of his family and freedom. Through Jim's kindness, wittiness, and patience Huck's views on slavery, African Americans and ultimately Jim change. It is the innocence of childhood that allows Huck's views on African Americans to change, allowing him to become a young man. Through their comedic adventures readers are kept turning page after page, but it is through their friendship that gives America a chance for a new beginning. Together Jim and Huck break down racial barriers proving that change is never too late. Together they discover the depth of humanity and the potential for self-growth through others. Twain effectively fights for the abolition of slavery through Huckleberry Finn. This is a must read novel.
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Summary: Huck: The child of Ameican Identity
Review: The novel of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain is the epitome of the American novel. The main character, which is the title's namesake, takes literal and symbolic journey down the Mississippi River in order to find his place in the hypocritical and stifling nature of civilization.
It is out on the river that through the escapades of witnessing a murder, dressing up like a girl, aiding a runaway slave, and engaging in fraud, (to name a few) that Huck is able to establish his own moral values and code. This is embodied in Huck's decision to help his friend Jim, a slave, escape to freedom even though the code of his "civilization" would require that he turn Jim in or risk damnation. It is ironic that this sense of self and ethical standards is found outside the boundaraies of the society.
Through Huck, America is personified. America is young; it is a dichotomy between the institution of the past (slavery) and the ideals of the future (equality). Hopefully, our moral code will follow in the mavericks of our literature, which challenge the current system and find our own truth down the river.
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Summary: your eyes get stuck
Review: For my junior year in High School we had to read Huckleberry Finn over the thanksgiving vacation. This book is wonderful despite the confusing language, which only makes it better. Granted that I had read it many years before and knew it was good but I couldn't put it down. I read every chance I got and finished it realy early. It is a riviting story about Huck and his adventures just trying to get away from civilization and in whick he constantly runs up against it. It's loads of fun for everyone
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Summary: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Review: When I read this book, I thought is was a great book because it was a true story and it explained in good detail, Huck and Jim's adventure down the Mississippi.The author,Mark Twain, did an excellent job on writing this novel. In this book,I liked how everyone soon liked Jim even though he was a black slave, and I liked how Tom And Huck wanted to free Jim so he could get home to his family.
I really liked this book and I would recommend the book to someone who is looking for a good book to read based on a true story.
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Summary: Huckleberry Finn
Review: The novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain is an enjoyable book that deals with many powerful themes. The novel is set in the pre-civil war era of the south. Through the eyes of main character, Huck, the reader is able to see how Twain is satirizing this society. Characters such as Pa demonstrate the ignorant "white trash" in the society, and the widows Douglas and Stevens are examples of the Christian women in the society. Through Huck's thoughts, the reader is able to find the irony that Huck the "uncivilized" character in the book, may have the most civilized attitude and ideas of all the characters in the story. Twain uses Huck's friendship with Jim, the runaway slave, to deal with the issue of slavery and suggest that slavery is wrong. Twain's strong take on issues in the story are evident and create a powerful novel told in an innocent manner through the eyes of a boy.
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Summary: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn...Every Child's Fantasy
Review: As a child I always dreamed of going on adventures to new places. In some ways these dreams were realized while reading this book. I was swept into Huck's life and became a part of his adventures throughout the story. For such a young boy, Huck has many experiences that most of us will only encounter in our dreams, and this is why the book is appealing to me and people of all ages. Everyone at one point or another in their lives has longed to go on an adventure, and this book satisfies that longing. Mark Twain is an amazing writer who is able to spur your imagination, because his choice of dialect and visuals make everything seem real. At times it was a little hard to understand what was going on when Jim (Miss Watson's slave) was talking because of his strong southern vernacular, but I know that if I was there I would have a hard time understanding what he was saying. This book grabbed my attention from the moment I picked it up. I read it for the first time in eleventh grade and now as a college freshman I was required to read it again. Unlike many books that I have had to read over the years, this book was not a chore, because I fell in love with the story all over again. I recommend this book for people of all ages. If you're just looking for a good book to read for yourself or maybe even to a child, I definitely recommend Huck Finn. Or, if you have to read it for school, give the book a chance, and you might just fall in love with it like I did.
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Summary: Adventure Cruise
Review: Mark Twain's Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn is an adventurous story of a young boy (Huck) who orphans himself from the average young man's life. This young man slips from the clutches of his drunken father and sets out for adventures of his own. In doing so, he meets with a fugitive slave named Jim. Traveling mostly at night, Huck and Jim float down the Mississippi River on a raft, while building a friendship. They travel at night trying to avoid trouble and being caught. As their luck would have it, trouble in the way of additional passengers, found them. The stories central focus is on the mischievous life of this boy after his run-away. The number of his adventures, lies and deceptions are too vast to tell, but would have to be found out by oneself. This young man did not set out to harm anyone, but rather just didn't seem able to tell the truth. One might be able to see Huck as a Dennis-the-mennis, of steam-boat days. The adventures of this young man will keep you wanting to find out what he does next! This book was well written in the sense that you could visualize the settings and almost hear the dialogs. The speech used however may slow your reading down a little in attempt to understand Jim's lingo. Although (because of Jim's dialog) I found some portions of this book hard to read and comprehend, I found the adventures to be riveting. I highly recommend this book. Readers who love adventure should put this book on their "must read" list.
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Summary: Huck Finn~ A Story of Adventure and Friendship
Review: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain, was one of the best novels I have ever read. When I was a junior in high school, I had to get signed permission to read this novel. I never thought a book could be so controversial that something like that would be necessary. I am so glad that I read it then, and again during my freshman year of college, because I think it sends a powerful message. Written in the dialect of the deep south, Twain successfully gets the reader involved in the book. When I read this novel for the first time, I did not want to put it down. The character of Huck intrigued me. Though a young boy, he had more common sense than many people years older than him. He knew what he wanted and was smart enough to know how to go about getting it. When he befriends a runaway slave named Jim, social issues are brought up and Huck is forced to follow what his heart says, instead of what society says is morally acceptable. I enjoyed how Twain portrayed Huck and Jim's journey down the river and the adventures they shared. It was a symbol of their need for freedom. By sharing the same goals, Huck and Jim become true friends. They are beyond the color barrier and realize that a person is a person, regardless of what they look like or who they are. I think much of today's society could benefit from reading this book. It helps you put things in perspective and think about what is really important in life; what others think versus how you feel. If anyone is looking for a good novel to read, one that captures interest and provokes thought, Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is it.
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Summary: I wish I could be on the raft with them
Review: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was a wonderful novel. I came into this book thinking that it was going to be to long and that I would not have time in my busy life to finish it. I began it on a plane ride home and I was enchanted by it. I never thought a book could take a hold of my imagination and heart the way this one did. Huck Finn was a simple young child who had more heart and common sense that I could ever imagine. I was intrigued by the mature relationship that he was able to take up with Jim and how he looked up to Jim as a mentor even though he was brought up to know that Jim was only property and a slave. The dialect that was used made it even more real for me; Mark Twain put me right in with Huck and Jim as though I was floating down that river on the same raft as them. I loved to watch Huck mature as the trip went on, he seemed to understand more and more that his lies could hurt people and some could help. The only part about this book that disappointed me in the slightest bit was when he ended up at Tom Sawyer's aunt's house. It made me feel as though the whole novel was just going around in circles and I secretly in my heart I wished that Huck and Jim would never go back and get away from society and live the carefree life of drifting down the river forever, although I know that this could not happen. All in all this was a perfect book and well worth reading.
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