I’ve read a lot of criticism online of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn citing Twain’s use of the word ‘nigger’ and Jim being characterised as a sort of cartoon buffoon. Jim’s characterisation comes through Huck’s eyes and I think Twain pulls it off. The other main character is Jim, a black slave Huck escapes his father and goes on the run. Part of this is because he’s the first person narrator and part of it Twain pulls off with his use of vernacular English. I thought the characterisation was very good in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. I cheered when Huck ‘fakes’ his death and goes on the run. I felt sorry for Huck when his shitless father turns up. Their plans to kidnap someone and hold them to ransom were hilarious. A lot of chapters in this section made me laugh particularly when Huck joins up with Tom Sawyer and his gang of robbers. He’s about fourteen and a bit simple-minded. Huck is living under the care of two elderly women called Widow Douglas and her sister Miss Watson who are attempting to civilise him and teach him religion. I was enchanted by the first section of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, set in Missouri. I didn’t have an issue with Twain’s use of vernacular English. I also think it gave The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn an authentic, period feel and help to create a sense of place as well. I felt the use of vernacular English did a great job of creating Huck’s characterisation. I’m not usually a fan of this style of writing but Twain makes it work. Twain uses vernacular English throughout the novel. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is written in the first person and narrated by Huckleberry ‘Huck’ Finn. I’m fairly certain I’ve seen at least one version. I wouldn’t rush out and pay for a copy but it’s acceptable to download a free one from The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn has been adapted for the screen many times. It’s one of those classics it’s sort of an obligation to read. I’ve read better but I’ve read a lot worse. I enjoyed The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. You don’t know about me without you have read a book by the name THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER, but that ain’t no matter. It is a direct sequel to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. It is told in the first person by Huckleberry “Huck” Finn, a friend of Tom Sawyer and narrator of two other Twain novels ( Tom Sawyer Abroad and Tom Sawyer, Detective). Commonly named among the Great American Novels, the work is among the first in major American literature to be written in the vernacular, characterized by local colour regionalism.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a novel by Mark Twain, first published in England in December 1884 and in the United States in February 1885. This was downloaded as a free e-book via the second link above. TITLE: THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN

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