The hypocrisy of society from "summary" of Annotated Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain,Michael Patrick Hearn
The concept of society's hypocrisy is starkly portrayed throughout the novel. Twain masterfully unveils the contradictions and double standards that exist within society, particularly in the attitudes towards race and morality. One of the most striking examples of this hypocrisy is seen in the treatment of Jim, the runaway slave. Despite being a kind-hearted and loyal companion to Huck, Jim is viewed as property and inferior by the majority of society. Twain uses Jim's character to highlight the absurdity of a society that claims to be civilized and moral, yet condones the inhumane institution of slavery. Furthermore, the characters...
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