Satire in Huckleberry Finn

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Walter Bowne discusses thirteen targets of satire in Twain's novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. He has been teaching English and journalism for over twenty years, and has taught AP Lang and Comp for fifteen. He has taught at Rowan University, Philadelphia University, and area community colleges. He holds a Masters in English from Arcadia University. He is also an active writer. Walter Bowne has been teaching at the high school and college level for over twenty years. Bowne has his own tutoring company if you need help with composition, English class, reading, speaking, etc. Contact thewordtutor@gmail.com

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@Priyankasharma-wq3el 3 жыл бұрын

This video needs more views and comments!! You explained it so well!! Thankyou so much!

@MrWalterthomas 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And you're welcome. This made my day!

@cokonutraw8800 Жыл бұрын

The definable Great American Novel ‘til this day - from 1st person narrative to American humor, to a quest for freedom, to a journey tantamount to Ulysses’ odyssey, to the american trope of a buddy adventure, to the Mississippi River - there is no other that tells the tale of America such as Twain’s masterpiece. My cohort Blume was raving on about Blood Meridian when I couldn’t help myself from responding on, “oh! you mean Huckleberry Finn Part 2”. He paused a few, so I continued, “y’know, huckleberry finn, end of story, boy resolves he’s going straight to hell, lights out to Indian territory. blood meridian, picks up with this orphan kid, meets up with the devil, massacres indians, ties back to his haunts of Injun Joe”. That’s how great Huckleberry Finn is, even a book as great as Cormac’s can only rank as an epilogue to Twain’s. Even the title is a word of American invention - “huckleberry” A fantastic video, worthy of many several repeat visits.

@idecantwellbarnes6707 Жыл бұрын

Greetings and thank you for this very interesting lecture.

@MrWalterthomas Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! Cheers!

@muddypalmsera 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation! I'm trying to get a concrete definition of "satire" and this helped.

@MrWalterthomas 3 жыл бұрын

So glad it helped! Thank you!!!!

@strooom546 3 ай бұрын

Well done... The ending is to remind us how easy it is to fall back into racism, for me. Messy, yup!

@smokedogg19821 8 ай бұрын

When I first read the book around age 12 I hated the ending but I read it again at 41 and now I see that Mark Twain gave the book a realistic ending. Huck is a 12-13 year old boy living in the south why wouldn't he give in to peer pressure and defer to someone he looks to as his social better. The guy said it in the video Twain tossed aside the romantic notions and gave the reader a realistic character who is not a hero but just a boy.

@gogreentravelsvlog8860 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a wonderful explanation, really liked it. Thankyou for highlighting the point so clearly and beautifully.

@MrWalterthomas 3 жыл бұрын

ty!

@MrWalterthomas 3 жыл бұрын

@kevin roach You're welcome! Glad I could help!

@pushparawat5255 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you from India. Helps a lot

@MrWalterthomas 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Love India! I have many Indian students here in New Jersey!

@DavidLopez-my7dw 2 жыл бұрын

great breakdown just read both books and now I have a essay due next week this helps plentiful

@MrWalterthomas 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful! Cheers!

@TheCatsMeow771 3 жыл бұрын

Geez what a Tough audience. I thought your jokes were hilarious! Awesome lecture! Let's hope it helps me earn an A for the 5 page essay I'm only now starting that's due tomorrow 😬

@MrWalterthomas 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! One needs a strong neck when presenting info on the internet. Anonymous people seem to like hatchets. lol. It comes with the territory. Glad you liked it. Hope it was helpful!

@Aphrodite_ErosLuvChild214-80 Жыл бұрын

Great Video , I don't understand the controversy upon this book , certain People can't stand when they are not center of attention amd that is the source of controversy in my opinion.