Huck+Finn+Project

“The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is generally regarded as Mark Twain's major work and certified as an "American Classic". Huck Finn is the coming-of-age story of a white boy helping a slave escape servitude in the Pre-Civil War South. The novel explores such universal themes as freedom and bondage, race relations, conscience, and greed. Mark Twain used considerable humor in the book, but one of the overriding themes is human cruelty and callousness.”

To gain a better understanding of the historical context surrounding the novel, // Huckleberry Finn, //you will be researching the era in which it takes place and the author, Mark Twain. Each group will create a PowerPoint presentation to teach the class about the subject area. Each group will focus on one the following areas:

I. ** Mark Twain- Be sure to include information regarding: **
 * ** His life **
 * ** His famous quotes **
 * ** His works **

[|**http://www.pbs.org/marktwain/scrapbook/index.html**]

[|**http://docsouth.unc.edu/southlit/twainlife/bio.html**]

http://marktwainahf.wikispaces.com/Mark+Twain%27s+Biography

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[|**http://www.learner.org/biographyofamerica/prog10/maps/index.html**]
 * II. **** Setting of the novel- Include **
 * ** Information about the time period (Pre-Civil War) **
 * ** Free vs. Slave States **
 * ** Where the novel takes place **

http://marktwainahf.wikispaces.com/Setting+and+Era+of+Huck+Finn

http://marktwainahf.wikispaces.com/Abolitionist+Movement+in+America


 * III. **** Controversy surrounding the novel. **
 * ** Accusations of racism **
 * ** Book banning **

[|**http://www.salwen.com/mtrace.html**]

[|**http://www.time.com/time/printout/0,8816,1820162,00.html**]


 * IV. **** Life of a slave **


 * Describe the life of slave in the Pre-Civil War Period.**

[|**http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0215469/life_of_a_slave.htm**]

[|**http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4p2956.html**]

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You should do your own research, in addition to the links provided.