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The Irish and Huck Finn
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Sat, 26 May 2001 16:17:09 EDT
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Is there anything available on the use of the name Finn as an intentional
evocation of anti-Irish sentiment.

I know of the Twain comment on the early illustration of Huck that looked
"too Irish" and am aware of the use of Mickey Finn to indicate anyone Irish.

Has there been anything written on Twain's selection of that name or ethnic
heritage for Huck?

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