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Huck in History

by Huck in History

One of the most controversial pieces of the 19th Century, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by American author Mark Twain has come to be studied in the nation’s education system as a period piece. However, can students really understand the realities of the period by reading this satire? Follow along with the guys as they take a refreshingly deep dive into how the text really fits into the 19th Century that it has come to represent, discuss interesting nuances of the plot, talk with guest speakers, and so much more.

Episodes

Long Road to Freedom

20m · Published 25 May 20:10

For the last episode of the Huck in History podcast series, the guys take a deep dive into the Underground Railroad, one of the most well-known routes to freedom during the period, discuss the role of enslaved African-Americans in aiding others in their journey towards liberation, attempt to wrap up the series, and so much more.

Huck Who?

13m · Published 25 May 19:29

Today, the guys look into how the novel’s protagonist, Huck, compares to various well-known figures who helped slaves obtain freedom, debate the true nature of Huck’s motives for helping Jim, and whether interpreting Huck as a 19th Century Moses accurately describes the Huck in the novel.

A Southern Society

22m · Published 25 May 17:47

Does the Southern Society that Huck and Jim come across accurately reflect that of the 19th Century? Join along as the boys take an in-depth look at the society that the novel encompasses, speak with a very special guest on the bizarre American figure that the King is based off, and so much more.

Decisions and Destiny

25m · Published 23 May 15:44

Why would Huck and Jim turn away from freedom when they are only a quarter-mile away? Why head south? The decision made by Huck and Jim to head south along the Mississippi River remains critical for the adventures that ensue, but was this decision realistic. Join along as the guys dive into the various factors that may have influenced their decision, get into a debate over the effectiveness of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1793, and evaluate how the Mississippi River itself may have influenced their decision.

Our Adventure Begins (Series Trailer)

3m · Published 22 May 18:16

Welcome to Huck in History! Hop in for the ride as the guys introduce their latest series about one of the most well-know pieces of American literature, Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and the history surrounding the events of the novel.

Huck in History has 5 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 1:25:15. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 8th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on August 24th, 2023 03:41.