Some writers use dialect, regionalism, and humor in their literary works to enhance their themes. Mark Twain's ability to write in the vernacular allows him to capitalize on humor and dialect. In the novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, the author conveys an effective message through dialect, regionalism, and humor in southern culture.

"No one in the early days of Clemens' fame would have argued against the assertion that he emerged to prominence as a literary comedian, or as the phrase had it, 'funny man'"(Blair 19). Mark Twain brought about a joy to a reader that no other could. In his own time he was known all over the world for his humor and other literary techniques. "In short, Mark Twain who emerges from this study is a man of letters practicing his art, a humorist who knows what he is doing and making the most of his materials"(Ferguson 243).

Twain first got his fame by being a literary comedian. But him being a southwestern humorist, his writing also flourished in the use of local color. Twain did not only contribute comedy to his writing but also an appreciation of what he had

"It is impossible, of course, to discover any author who furnishes a better climax to a consideration of American humor than Mark Twain" (Blair 19). "American humor gave Mark Twain, his materials, his methods, and his inspiration" (Blair 27). Huck Finn brings about a humor like no other throughout the novel. Huck's way of telling the story gives the reader a relaxed and joyous feeling that allows you as a reader to become involved with the characters and feel the humor in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. This "simple distinction of vulgar speech and polite writing constitutes the 'funattick' play of humorous writing..." (Schmitz 47). Huck is a young boy who recalls every single detail and every minor event that takes place. The minor details the Huck recalls presents a childish, yet adult appeal which, in a sense, contrast each other and creates humor on every page. The way he recalls the details also creates humor. Huck being the central character and all events are based on his inability to be proper and dignified. Twian shows that humor can come from and part of society no matter if you are dignified or not. There are weaknesses in every person and Twain capitalized on this creating a truly humorous novel.

to offer (Blair 25). "Twain was known in California as the wild humorist of the Sage Brush Hills" (Encyclopedia Britannica 76). Twain was not only a comedian in his literary works, but also in his speaking and his way of looking at life. He [Twain] was known all over the world for his humor and his ability to bring humor into any situation. "Mark Twain, in short, was a personality that could not help but be a humorist, as a literary artist whose work was channeled by such currents, could not help but be an American humorist" (Blair 25). Humor plays a definite role in each of Twain's works.

Mark Twain used the narrator as a person to poke fun at and to bring about a heavy dialect, which creates extremely humorous person. "Having been encouraged by the contemporary appeal for local color, Twain quickly developed a character with heavy dialect..." (Budd 2328). Huck Finn, the narrator, causes many conflicts throughout the book, with his actions, beliefs, and through his means of communication. Huck's dialect creates humor and southern vernacular. The vernacular that each character presents controls the mind of the reader. Twain uses Huck's diction to bring out the best parts of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Cox 6259). Huck's diction is evident when he states, "House was jammed again that night, and we sold this crowd the same way" (Twain 224). The vernacular that each character presents controls the mind of the reader and allows the reader to become more involved in the story. Huck's familiar speech is spoken around us at all times. This illiterate speech, which in its proper place, is charming, but in other places it, is found to be an inadequate language. The speech is emotionally right but socially wrong. Huck enters this paradox when he begins writing as he would speak it (Schmitz 46). Huck speaking in vernacular allows the reader to identify with a unique humor, it allows the reader to see Twain poking fun at society. Mark Twain us

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