Author's Note- A response about the setting of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
The setting plays a colossal role in the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. This book's unique setting is one of the things that help make this book such a classic piece of literature, along with its prequel, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. If the setting were changed, this would book would be a completely different story.
Imagine how different this story would be if it took place in 2011. Every detail would be changed. From the way people spoke and the difference in the education, to the ability to own slaves, every detail is supported by the setting. Just imagine how weird it would be to have a young boy and a run-away slave rowing down the Mississippi River today. The setting is what makes this book such a superb and classic book.
In this book, the setting changes from place to place as the main character moves to different locations. At one point he is in St. Petersburg, Missouri. The story takes place on Jackson Island in another part of the book. Much of the setting is on a raft, rowind down the Mississippi River.
The setting is one of the most important aspects of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. This book without its unique setting is like a book with no title. Therefore in this book, the setting isn't just any old setting, it is a Super Setting.
I like your word choice. Like colossal. You don't hear that everyday.Word choice is a big part in writing. It's a good thing to practice in reviews and small pieces like this.
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