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Huck Finn's Conflict With Society - College Essay

Huck Finn's Conflict With Society

Mark Twain wrote The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in 1883. The
novel deals with many problems of society. Huck Finn "can't stand"
hypocrisy, greed and "sivilz"ation, qualities that are still present today.
One trait shown in Huck Finn is hypocrisy. In Twain's other novels,
as well as Huck Finn, Twain is very critical of the hypocrisy of organized
religion. Early in Huck Finn, Huck is confronted with two different
versions of heaven. Miss Watson's view of heaven is not appealing to Huck.
In her heaven, all that one does is sing and play the harp. Huck does not
like Widow Douglas' much either, but it is better than Miss Watson's. Huck
would rather be free to do as he pleases. ...

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to rebel against this society.
Hypocrisy is still present in society today. There are many
reported cases of clergy having affairs or molesting children. For
instance, Reverend Baker has had relationships with prostitutes. He always
apologizes, but then he does it again. One of the precepts of the Catholic
religion is to follow the instructions of the Pope. Many Catholics however,
do not follow the Pope's instructions on birth control or abortion.
Government officials are also hypocritical. They preach family values, yet
often they do not follow these values. Senator Packwood resigned from the
Senate for his actions. Dick Morris lost his job and his respect over an
affair with a prostitute. Most aspects of today's society involve
hypocrisy.
Another trait that Huck hates is greed. He is kidnaped by his
greedy, alcoholic father. Huck's father beats him for his money when
Huck's wealth is discovered. While on the Mississippi, Huck and Jim come
across a boat full of ...

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Added: 6/27/2004 07:22:23 AM
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