What is the target of satire in Twain’s depiction of the king and the duke’s first con job at the religious revival? Is there possibly more than one target?

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

What is the target of satire in Twain’s depiction of the king and the duke’s first con job at the religious revival? Is there possibly more than one target?

(Chapter 20)

Asked by Death M #742364 on 1/12/2018 1:40 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 1/12/2018 3:46 AM

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Answered by Aslan on 1/12/2018 3:46 AM

I think self-righteous and religious zealots are the targets of the King and Duke's shenanigans. They claim to be morally superior yet fall for these too charlatans.

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