Essay King American Litany Mrs. Director 2/3/05 Little American Hero <Tab/>Authors have used American heroes through literature to spread their ideas to society. In the novel "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain a 12 year old boy puts the American in American hero. Huck Finn possesses the three main characteristics of an American hero. Huck is brave, ingenious, and loyal. These qualities help Huck through his adventures through a series of …showed first 75 words of 1006 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1006 total…There was no end to his bravery, he thought of cover stories; identities; and escape plans on the spot, and his loyalty was infinite. Characteristics of a true American hero. One reason why he is a good example of an American hero in literature is because he is a growing boy, 12 years of age, who redefines the meaning of civilized with his innocence. Huck Finn is a wonderful novel with many important themes and teachings.