1. Mark Twain The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

2. Mark Twain: Biography Samuel Longhorne Clemens
Born November 30th, 1835
Licensed River Pilot in 1858
“Mark Twain” is a river term which means the water is deep enough for safe passage
Died April 21st, 1910

3. Mark Twain: Fast Facts
During the Civil War, Twain formed a Confederate militia known as the "Marion Rangers." The militia disbanded after approximately two weeks.
Twain left Missouri after his militia disbanded and moved to Nevada. There he worked as a miner.

4. Background Information
Published in 1885 – Emancipation Proclamation signed in 1863
Setting
Mississippi River
St. Petersburg, Missouri
Point of view: Huckleberry Finn, a child
Tone: Sarcastic, contemplative
Conflict: Individual vs society

6. American Civil War

7. Mark Twain: Wit and Wisdom
"Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."