Examples of pretending in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn include Huck disguising himself as a girl to gather information in town, and the Duke and King pretending to be the brothers of Peter Wilks to steal his inheritance. These moments highlight themes of deception and survival in the novel.

Huck implies hypocrisy in the Widow Douglas's behavior by noting that she forbids him from smoking, calling it unclean, yet she herself uses snuff, a form of tobacco. By stating, "And she took snuff too. Of course, that was all right, because she done it herself," Huck highlights the Widow's double standard, where her own use of tobacco is acceptable while his is not, revealing her inconsistent moral standards.

Mark Twain employs satire, logic, and illogic in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn to critique societal norms and highlight human follies. Through Huck's adventures and observations, Twain satirizes issues like racism and hypocrisy, using both logical reasoning and absurd situations to underscore the irrationality and moral contradictions in society.

In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Colonel Sherburn is a wealthy shopkeeper in Arkansas who kills Boggs, the town drunk. After Boggs dies, a mob gathers and decides to hang Colonel Sherburn. In a strangely calm manner, Sherburn addresses the crowd, criticizing their cowardice and the cowardly aspect of humanity. In summary, he states that these men are only brave enough to do wrong under the cover of night or when no real harm will come to them.

Miss Watson describes Heaven as the "good place" and warns Huck that he won't go there if he continues to misbehave. Huck finds religion unappealing, viewing prayer as ineffective and Bible stories irrelevant because their subjects are dead. He prefers the idea of Hell, considering it more interesting than a Heaven shared with Miss Watson. Mark Twain uses this to satirize religious hypocrisy and the superficiality of those like Miss Watson who misuse religion.

Huck Finn's propensity for lying adds complexity to his character and serves to critique societal norms. For readers, his lies highlight his survival instincts and moral dilemmas, creating empathy and understanding of his circumstances. This aspect of his character also underscores the theme of deception versus truth in the narrative.

Twain satirizes Pap's reform by mocking the exaggerated sentimentality and naivety of do-gooders through the new judge's failed attempts to reform Pap. Unlike Judge Thatcher and Widow Douglas, who understand Pap's true nature, the new judge idealistically believes he can change Pap overnight. His efforts backfire when Pap quickly reverts to his old ways. Twain highlights the futility of such reformers, exposing their unrealistic expectations and superficial judgments.

In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Twain's attitude toward religion is critical and satirical. He often portrays religious characters as hypocritical or gullible, highlighting the discrepancies between their professed beliefs and actions. Through Huck's skepticism and the absurdities of certain religious practices, Twain questions the authenticity and efficacy of organized religion.

Twain satirizes both the conmen and the attendees at the revival meeting in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. He highlights the king and duke's immorality as they exploit a church setting for financial gain. Simultaneously, he critiques the naivety and fervor of the attendees, reflecting a broader American tendency to "save" others. Moreover, Twain suggests the revival itself may be a scam, akin to modern televangelism.

This quote refers to the Widow Douglas's attempt to "civilize" Huck by treating him like her own son, despite his reluctance. Twain uses this to satirize societal hypocrisy, as the Widow Douglas condemns Huck's habits while ignoring her own, such as using snuff and condoning slavery. Her actions represent the restrictive environment Huck faces, prompting him to eventually escape. Huck's deadpan narration highlights the ironic contrast between her intentions and his rebellious nature.

Twain's biggest satirical target in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is those who believe they are acting ethically when they are not. This is highlighted when Huck and Jim justify stealing certain foods based on their preferences and when men refuse to help Huck, fearing smallpox, but feel charitable by giving him money, despite endangering others. Twain critiques the self-deception and moral hypocrisy of such individuals.

Huck doesn't expose the Duke and King as frauds because he fears getting caught or blamed for their schemes and understands how far they might go to protect themselves. Initially, he perceives their actions as not overly harmful and seeks to avoid conflict by keeping the peace. Huck's past experiences with his father teach him that it's safer to let such people have their way to avoid trouble.

In chapters 17-23, several characters in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn engage in deception. The Duke operates a printing press under false pretenses and creates a poster claiming Jim is a runaway slave to facilitate travel and eventually sell Jim. Additionally, the Duke and the King deceive others by pretending to have captured Jim and claim they are returning him to his owners, while also attempting to con locals.

Huck's awareness that the King and the Duke are frauds highlights his growing moral consciousness and maturity. Initially, Huck chooses not to expose them, preferring to avoid conflict and trouble. This decision reflects his development from a passive observer to someone increasingly willing to act on his sense of right and wrong. His eventual intervention against their schemes, such as impersonating the Wilks brothers, marks a significant step in his moral journey.

Huck's sympathy for the King and Duke, despite their betrayal and fraudulent acts, highlights his moral conflict and fallibility. While readers may lack sympathy for the conmen's punishment, Huck's misplaced loyalty and compassion underscore his internal struggle. Twain uses Huck's dilemma to satirize societal norms and the notion of loyalty, revealing Huck's failure to fully resolve his conscience. Thus, the satire targets Huck's moral journey rather than the reader directly.