Satire in huckleberry finns

In the novel, Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain, there is a strong use of religion and superstition. Mark Twain used superstition and religion to depict the classes of society.Generally superstition is used by the "less educated," whereas religion is used by the "educated." This mostly has to do with the use of religion in school and society. Superstition and religion both work in a similar way. They are both used in order to give explanations for things people can not comprehend.

Because Huck was not introduced to the full logic and ideas of religion he was more inclined to chose superstition. Also it seemed as though the use of superstition was only used by people outside the grasp of society, mainly "outsiders," children (who were not yet influence by religion) and slaves. This use of superstition could be a way a breaking a part from society. Huck Finn's belief in superstition was formed by his personal logic, belief and need of answers for every situation.

In the novel, Huckleberry Finn, Miss Watson constantly attempts to persuade Huck into the beliefs of the Christian religion. Despite her attempts, she does not seem to explain everything to Huck in terms which he understands. "Then Miss Watson she took me in the closet and prayed, but nothing come of it. She told me to pray everyday, and whatever I asked for I would get it. But it warn't so… Once I got a fish-line but no hooks" (Pg 40).Huck does not understand what Miss Watson means by saying that he will get whatever he asks for. Later on in the novel, Miss Watson explains to Huck what she meant, but Huck still does not understand the reason for praying, or many other practices of Christianity. "…But I couldn't see no advantage about it…" (40). Huck has the same logical thinking and struggle as many people today do. Huck does not realize the advantage of Christianity because bad things still happen to p…