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Thematic Explication Of Mark Twain's 'Huckleberry Finn'

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Marc Kogan Mrs. Ornelaz Honors American Literature 10 May 2024 Thematic Explication of Chapter 26 Scene In the controversial novel, Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain, the repetitive use of deceitful dialogue and condescending tone builds an underlying meaning of Hucks’ lack of agency and reliance of a false identity to compensate for his lack of a stability and safety in his life. For example, Huck’s lying nature causes him to spur many inaccuracies about his personal life, as vividly described when he lies about being from “Sheffield.” This reinforces the idea that Huck has no sense of agency, since he is forced to lie about his identity to manipulate and exploit the resources available to him. This idea creates another meaning: Huck is constantly

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