I have a question that I've been wondering about for a while but have not had a chance to really dig into. When I teach Intro to Lit, I always teach Huck Finn followed by a modern drama by the South African writer, Athol Fugard. The play "Master Harold . . . .and the boys" juxtapositions nicely because the title character is a young boy similar to Huck Finn. But at the epiphanal moment Hally does not choose to "go to Hell" for his "father figure" who resembles Jim. My question is: Does anyone know whether or not Fugard was influenced by Huck Finn? I know Fugard play is semi-autobiographical, but there are so many similarities between Huck and Hally that I find it hard to think that Twain did not influence Fugard. While this is not a pressing question, it is one that could AGAIN trace Huck Finn's (and Twain's) continuing influence on literature. And if you have not read or seen a dramatization of the play, do so. It is a very effective and moving play. There's a video version of the Yale (I believe) Repertory Theater's production that I show to my students. Matthew Broderick plays the title role; it is well worth the time to watch yourself or show to a class. I'll look forward to any of your input. Carolyn Richey