What is the purpose of Huck's tall tale?

Answer 1

Mark Twain's purpose of writing the novel Huckleberry Finn was to inform his audience the flaws and problems he saw in society by using Satire (rhetorical device). The beauty of using satire was that it was humorous with a serious message, subtle yet powerful. The novel was both a work of humor and serious social commentary. Twain uses generous amounts of satire of man's cruelty to man, of religious hypocrisy, of Romanticism, and of superstition in Huck Finn both to amuse the reader and, more importantly, to make the reader aware of the social "ills" which Twain saw at the time.

Answer 2

Huck's tall tale serves to entertain and engage the reader by adding humor and exaggeration to the story. It also showcases Huck's creativity and his ability to think on his feet in difficult situations. Ultimately, the tall tale helps to highlight Huck's resourcefulness and adaptability as a character.