AComparativeAnalysisofDifferentKindsofHumanisminTheAdventuresofHuckelberryFinnandTheCatcherintheRye

毕业论文〔设计)religious beliefs.It emphasizes the fact that the basic nature of human being is good.(see Sally Wehmeier,1970:862.)In this dissertation I am going to compareHumanism in two books and find out the different emphasizing aspects on Humanism.It also can reflect the different humanistic ideas in 19th century and 20th century.1.1 Mark Twain and HuckThe name of Mark Twain is much better known than Samuel Clemens.In thehistory of American literature,Twain is a great realist and satirist in late 19th century.His major works were written in the period from 1870-1910 when America wastransformed from free trade capitalism to monopolistic stage with a high speed.Mostof his works reflect the American social life and have great significance.In 1884,Mark Twain wrote one of the most controversial and remembered novels in the worldof literature,The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.Twain made Huckleberry Finnrepresent him fictionally in this book.Huck did the same typical boy things as Twain.Twain based this book on things that were happening during this time in his life.InThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,Mark Twain reveals the American social lifeand concern about the humanity and conscience's development and perfection.1.2 Salinger and HoldenComparing the past life experience of Salinger with the Holden who is theprotagonist in his masterpiece The Catcher in the Rye,it is clear that there are somany similarities in them.No wonder Salinger can reveal the younger boy's mental2