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@article{207070,
        author = {Dr. Suresh G S},
        title = {Satire and Social Critique in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {2},
        pages = {3962-3964},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=207070},
        abstract = {Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn remains one of the most influential works in American literature due to its profound use of satire and social criticism. Through the journey of Huck Finn and the enslaved Jim along the Mississippi River, Twain exposes the hypocrisy, racial prejudice, moral contradictions, and social injustices embedded in nineteenth-century American society. Rather than merely narrating an adventurous tale, Twain employs humor, irony, and satire to challenge accepted social norms and question the moral foundations of civilization. This article examines how Twain utilizes satire as a literary weapon to critique slavery, religious hypocrisy, feuding families, mob mentality, and the flawed concept of civilization. The study argues that Twain's satire functions not only as entertainment but also as a powerful instrument for social reform, making the novel a timeless commentary on human nature and societal shortcomings.},
        keywords = {Satire, social criticism, American society, racism, slavery, hypocrisy, irony, freedom, morality, social injustice, human values, literary analysis.},
        month = {July},
        }