Adventures of Huck Finn

Adventures of Huck Finn

Commentary

The work of literature, “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by author Mark Twain is about a young boy’s adventure down the Mississippi River trying to develop a higher self-esteem and become a better individual. The story begins when Huckleberry Finn is housed by Aunt Polly and Widow Douglas. Huckleberry’s father, Pap, appears in his life and is disappointed in how Huck has been living, ashamed of his father. Pap locks Huck in a room at a cabin by the river and Huck successfully sneaks out by faking his death. Literary techniques found in this text include imagery, a group of words which appeal to one or more of the senses; and satire, literature designed to ridicule the subject of the work.
Imagery can be found in this selection in almost the entire novel. The author expresses the protagonist’s view and setting in great detail which influences how the reader understands and sees what the protagonist is saying. In Chapter One, the narrator says, “…a spider went crawling up my shoulder, I flipped it off and it lit in the candle; and before I could budge it was all shriveled up.” The reader turns his/her “internal projector” in their mind and imagines a spider being burnt by flames of a candle. Twain’s technique of imaginative style is very noted throughout the novel which makes it easier for the reader to understand the text.
Satire expressions are found in various points of the novel. These expressions appear to be funny, but its aim is not to amuse; but to arouse contempt. In Chapter Two, Huckleberry says, “Seemed like I’d die if I couldn’t scratch.” Readers find this amusing. Its understandable Huck really wants to scratch but Huck explains that if one was in a quality or funeral, “it won’t do for you to scratch.” Twain’s use of satire is comprehendible because it’s a way for the protagonist to express his feelings and catch the reader into his perception.
Twain’s “The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn” is overflowed with great imagery and...