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Dialect in Twain’s “The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn”
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A 5 page paper analyzing the various dialects Mark Twain replicates in his 1884 novel. The paper argues that the fine points of dialectical distinction are lost on the average reader, and the more obvious points may be seen as demeaning. No additional sources.
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Dramatic Irony in Twain's 'Huckleberry Finn'
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A five page paper looking at chapter 31 of Mark Twain's novel, in which Huck decides he’d risk going to Hell to help Jim escape. The paper discusses the dramatic irony at work in this chapter, and shows why Huck's ignorance of the morality of his decision makes it more noble. No additional sources.
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Establishing American Literature
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6 pages in length. There have been a number of influences that have shaped American Literature. From the time that Western Europeans founded the country to the inclusion of Native American lore to the contributions of such literary giants as Mark Twain and Carl Sandburg, the composition of American Literature has been both constant and ever-changing. Indeed, as much as America, itself, is a melting pot of diversity within a cultural concern, so too is this considerable diversity a significant aspect of its emerging literature. The writer discusses various influences to American literature. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: AmerLit.wps

Howells, Twain, and Crane: Anti-war Sentiments at the Turn of the Century
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A 5 page paper analyzing the presence of anti-war and anti-imperialist sentiments in Howells’ “Editha”, Twain’s “War Prayer,” and Crane’s “The Open Boat.” The paper concludes that these authors agree that glory does not exist in killing one another in the name of patriotism, but in banding together to promote life. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KBhowell.wps

James, O'Connor, & Twain/On Evil
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A 5 page analysis of how Mark Twain, Henry James and Flannery O'Connor have each pictured how individuals have reacted to early experiences with evil. In so doing each has shown aspects of society, as implied through laws and social norms, that rather then promoting the spiritual welfare of its citizens actually work against the promotion of moral conduct. In other words, they have each addressed aspects in society that promote evil. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: 99athrs.rtf

Mark Twain's 'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court'
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A 5 page paper arguing that the purpose of this fable was to poke fun at British criticism of U.S. policy--but also with a minute postcript agreement with that assessment by Mark Twain. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Yankee.rtf

Mark Twain's 'Huckleberry Finn' & The Importance of the River
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6 pages in length. The writer's thesis states that in the novel, the river was a source of knowledge and a perennial 'guiding light' for characters. A well-organized analytical essay follows to prove this point. Bibliography lists 6 supporting sources.
Filename: Huckfinn.doc

Mark Twain's 'Huckleberry Finn' / Characteristics Of The Novel
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A 9 page paper analyzing the five components that make a good novel: depth of theme; the use of symbolism; realistic characterization; control of tone; and a satisfying structure, and showing them in relation to Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: Hucknove.wps

Mark Twain's 'Huckleberry Finn' / Jim's Development
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An 8 page paper tracking the progression of Jim's characterization in Mark Twain's novel from a superstitious stereotype to a real human being. The paper observes that Huck's realization that Jim is his equal parallels Jim's own. Bibliography lists eight sources.
Filename: Jimhuck.doc

Mark Twain's 'Huckleberry Finn' / Presentation Of Moral Issues
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An 8 page paper discussing the evolution of Huck's own sense of ethics in contrast to those of the nineteenth-century ante-bellum society in which Twain wrote. It is ultimately concluded that the story confronts us with questions of what American society is and what it should and could be--Even in light of criticisms surrounding the book, the moral issues presented make it a most worthwhile story. Bibliography lists 6 supporting sources plus the novel itself.
Filename: Huckfin3.wps