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1、Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,哈克贝利费恩历险记,the first Great American Novelfathered Modern American LiteratureThe book marks the climax of Twains literary creativity.It is considered as the best book that Twain ever produced. Hemingway once described the novel the one book from which “all modern America
2、n literature comes”.This book is about how to set the slaves free and how to come true one dreams.,The most representative work: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn(1884) 哈克贝利费恩历险记,Theme,The book criticizes the hypocritical（虚伪的）society, adult world, religion, etc. It sings a song for freedom and children
3、s world. The author enjoys the boyhood. The book reflects the authors own thinking to the society and his dissatisfaction to the society and religion. Through the kind hearted black and the ugly white, the writer aimed to present the so-called “civilized society” and the ugly features of race discri
4、mination.,Plot,Huck pretend he was dead by a smart trick in order to get out of his fathers control. He encountered the run-away Negro Jim, and then Jim went in company with him. In their voyage, they met two frauds (骗子）. One called himself king，another duke. And because of the king, Jim got caught.
5、 By an unexpected chance，Tom and Huck got together. They determined to set Jim free. At last, they made it.,Main Characters: Tom,clever, independent, imaginative, active, brave, just, emotional The ideals of freedom and equality are embodied on him. He is different from others and ahead of his time.
6、 Tom is fully developed. In the first few chapters, he is irresponsible, troublesome, and likes to show off.Gradually,he becomes mature. He testifies the murder in the court.He receives the punishment instead of Becky.He saves Becky from the cave.He comes back to see his aunt. He convinces Huck to g
7、o back to Widows and try to get civilized.,Jimintelligent,practical,loyal to friends,a run-away black slave,Huck brave, courageous, grateful for what people give him His liberalism forms a sharp contrast with the conservatism of the stubborn town people. Aunt Polly good-hearted, a typical countryside old woman Sid sly, sneaky, mean,