To what extent is the issue of racism and slavery demonstrated in the novel “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain in regard to the views of the main characters, the prejudices of the society and the usage of language?

“The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain is one of the most renowned works of the American literature. As the two main characters of the novel, Huckleberry Finn and Jim, embark on a journey throughout the Mississippi River, the readers explore the idea of racism and slavery among the people of southern United States of America. Aim of this study is to analyse the question: To what extent is the issue of racism and slavery demonstrated in the novel “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain in regard to the views of the main characters, the prejudices of the society and the usage of language? The research question is analysed in three main parts, which are “The Views Of The Main Characters”, “The Views Of The Society” and “The Usage of Language”. First of all, the way Huckleberry Finn and Jim are influenced by the ideas of racism and slavery is analysed in two separate sections. Then it is demonstrated how the ideas of Huckleberry and Jim are affected by the prejudices which are generated within the society. Finally, the language of the novel is examined in order to express the ideas of racism and slavery. In conclusion, it is observed that the ideas of racism and slavery are accepted as normal facts among the southern American society of 1880s. In addition, it is proved that the Mark Twain protests these ideas, contrary to the public opinion of 1880s. Mark Twain also suggests that in order to terminate the ideas of racism and slavery, these ideas must be eradicated from the minds of the youth