... a criticism and a protest against Southern society of the 19th century. Throughout the novel Twain recognizes the cowardice, hypocrisy, and stupidity of the South during the period leading up to the Civil War. As Huck and Jim float down the river in their journey for freedom, each of their adventures shows us a little more about how Mark Twain felt about the South, and it's views on slavery, ... brotherhood, and society as a whole. In fact, many of the characters within the novel are direct representations of the South, each portraying a different aspect or view of the South in the eyes ...

• Word Count: 1495
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate