1. An Introduction to The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn

2. 1835-1910 Born on the Missouri frontier- moved to Hannibal, Missouri (along the Mississippi River) at the age of 4 Worked as a printer’s assistant when he was 17. He found work in numerous places including NYC, PA, and Iowa Returned to Mississippi and trained as a steamboat pilot at 21, which is probably when he thought up his pseudonym “By the mark, twain” –that the water deep enough for safe passage (water that is 12 feet deep is termed “Mark Twain”) After river boating, he worked as a miner

3. In 1863, he first used his pen name In 1865, he published his first story (“The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County”) and it was an instant success In 1870, he married Olivia Langdon, moved to Hartford, CT, and became a lecturer of humorous stories Became famous around the world and his death was met with great sorrow

4. Set in St. Petersburg, a fictional port along the Mississippi River St. Petersburg was modeled after Twain’s hometown of Hannibal Huck was based on Tom Blankenship, a boy he knew from his hometown- “ignorant, unwashed, but good hearted- only really independent person in the community” Many characters were based on real people: liars, cheaters, and hypocrites.

5. Humorous Makes use of several dialects Struggles to recognize and correct some of the wrongs of society Teaches you to listen to your heart Novel shows that: People can make the right decision and defy injustice An individual’s moral beliefs can lead him or her to reject what is wrong in society Sound personal values can overcome evil

6. The tiny size of the berries led to their use as a way of referring to something small, often affectionately. The phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond my abilities." "I'm your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is just the right person for a given job.

7. A literary technique/genre in which ideas and customs are ridiculed using wit, irony, humor, or sarcasm for the purpose of exposing societal faults in order to improve society and make a correction. A literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn. Satire may be gently witty, mildly abrasive, or bitterly critical.

8. Racism Organized religion Southern Aristocracy (holding on to ways of the Old South) Romantic literature/philosophy

9. Satire often uses the following Elements of Comedy

10. To imitate the techniques and/or style of some person, place, or thing. Almost always has to do with humor, often nonsensical Parody differs from Satire because its intent is purely for comedic effect; it is NOT to improve society

11. Exploits situations in which characters are debased and reduced to objects of scorn by devices such as physical beatings, bodily functions, or reversal of fortunes/status. People are often given animal qualities or have flaws revealed.

12. To enlarge, increase, or represent something beyond normal bounds so that it becomes ridiculous and its faults can be seen.

13. To present things that are out of place or are absurd in relation to their surroundings.

14. To put two objects or characters together that are markedly or unexpectedly different.

15. To present the opposite of the normal order (e.g., the order of events, hierarchical order,) This has to do with societal expectations and standards, as well. The roles of the hero and the damsel in distress have been reversed.

16. The animated film Shrek is a good example of satire. Directions: As you watch Shrek, identify moments when the following Elements of Comedy are used 1. Parody 2. Derision/Mockery 3. Exaggeration 4. Incongruity/Contrast 5. Unfamiliar 6. Reversal/Inversion

17. SATIRE: Shrek ridicules the standards of beauty placed upon men and women using wit, irony, humor, and sarcasm for the purpose of exposing societal faults in order to motivate society to believe that “true beauty comes from within.” 1. Parody- The traditional story of the knight rescuing the damsel-in distress is nota realistic depiction of the roles filled by men and women in modern society 2. Derision/Mockery- Robin Hood and the Merry Men are physically beaten by Fiona. Robin Hood is knocked over by Fiona and hits his head on a rock.

18. 3. Exaggeration- Princess Fiona fights and successfully defeats Robin Hood and all of his Merry Men without any help and without any weapons. 4. Incongruity/Contrast- Princess Fiona uses her ponytail to deliver a knockout punch to one of the Merry Men. While frozen in a mid-air martial arts kick, Princess Fiona pauses to fix her disheveled hair before knocking out two of the Merry Men. Shrek and Donkey are an “odd couple.” 5. Unfamiliar- Princess Fiona, who has spent her entire life in a tower, is perfectly content in the woods. 6. Reversal/Inversion- The roles of the hero and the damsel in distress have been reversed. In this clip, it is Princess Fiona, the rescue, who fights and defeats the foe.