24-27
1. As we have discussed, clothes can play a symbolic or thematic role in the novel. Huck even says that he "never knowed how clothes could change a body before." Discuss the thematic role of clothes in these chapters.
It hides who they really are as in Huck not being a king or actor instead is a little red neck rapscallion and the duke not really being a duke or actor but a con artist.
2. Comment on the last paragraph of Chapter XXIV. Make a connection to Twain's description of the Arkansas town. Why is Huck's response to the Peter Wilks incident so strong? Why does Huck make moral evaluations now (you'll recall that he remained morally neutral concerning the prior schemes of the duke and king)?
Because it was the kings brother and i think Huck thought of if he had a brother he would have been sad when he died. He is disgusted that the king acted all of his sadness to him it was more just like haha hes dead i don't care.
3. What qualities do the Wilks girls have that allow them to be fooled so easily?
They trust people really easily and the king and duke fool them by saying their the sisters brother
4. Why is it significant that Joanna eats in the kitchen? What is the significance of her nickname? What themes are revealed?
Only slaves eat in the kitchen, because of her cleft lip, judging people
5. What statement about the behavior of people does Twain make through the Dr. Robinson
incident?
Tom and Huck see Doc Robinson get killed by Injun Joe and they let the blame fall on Muff Potter. this means that they only blame people if they get something from it.
6. Previously Huck has refused to hinder the antics of the king and duke. Now he attempts to foil their scheme. Why? What theme(s) from the novel can you apply to Huck's change in attitude?
Death and Rebirth the themes. Through the story Huck is being a better person and less devious and doesn't treat slaves like their nothing . He is getting better then right and wrong.
Chapters 27-30
1. Twain was heavily criticized for bad taste due to his description of the funeral toward the end of Chapter XXVII. Why do you think he was criticized, and do you think the criticism justified?
He shouldn't have been judged so much; because that was his view of it and the duke and king were trying to steal 6000 gold by using it.
2. On page 141 Huck says, ". . . here's a case where I'm blest if it don't look to me like the truth is better, and actually safer, than a lie." Explain.
He says he thinks it would be safer to tell the truth and not to lie for once on his journey
3. In these three chapters Huck finds himself having to lie for various reasons. How do his motives differ?
Huck is a survive so from as part of his instinct he lies to live or to hide his true self about him being friends with Jim. Most of the time he lies as a joke or to be funny. He changes as he lies to try and steal a bunch of money. He even turns a little bit good by trying to stop the king and duke
1. Twain was heavily criticized for bad taste due to his description of the funeral toward the end of Chapter XXVII. Why do you think he was criticized, and do you think the criticism justified?
He shouldn't have been judged so much; because that was his view of it and the duke and king were trying to steal 6000 gold by using it.
2. On page 141 Huck says, ". . . here's a case where I'm blest if it don't look to me like the truth is better, and actually safer, than a lie." Explain.
He says he thinks it would be safer to tell the truth and not to lie for once on his journey
3. In these three chapters Huck finds himself having to lie for various reasons. How do his motives differ?
Huck is a survive so from as part of his instinct he lies to live or to hide his true self about him being friends with Jim. Most of the time he lies as a joke or to be funny. He changes as he lies to try and steal a bunch of money. He even turns a little bit good by trying to stop the king and duke
4. Why doesn't Twain involve Jim more in these chapters?
Because Huck is in a town and jim has to be tied up as like hes captured and being taken somewhere because hes black. He has to be hidden. Another reason because the King and Duke say they are from england and slavery was aboltionst their a very long time ago.
5. Does Huck's escape from Hines say anything about Hines' character?
Because Huck is in a town and jim has to be tied up as like hes captured and being taken somewhere because hes black. He has to be hidden. Another reason because the King and Duke say they are from england and slavery was aboltionst their a very long time ago.
5. Does Huck's escape from Hines say anything about Hines' character?
Huck's easy escape from him shows that Hines is really lazy. While Hines busy trying to get a look inside the coffin, he never realized Huck leaving.
6. How does Huck feel about Mary Jane? Why does Huck tell her to go away? Significance? Huck really likes her and feels bad for her, so he tells her the truth about the King and Duke, Because it would be safer for her when the people come and get the con man. He actually likes her and cares for her
7. Discuss the significance of Huck's statement, ". . . anybody but a lot of prejudiced chuckleheads would a seen that the old gentlemen was spinning truth and t'other one lies."
Whoever was the old man he right while the other one was lying and not being truthful
8. What does the doctor represent?
6. How does Huck feel about Mary Jane? Why does Huck tell her to go away? Significance? Huck really likes her and feels bad for her, so he tells her the truth about the King and Duke, Because it would be safer for her when the people come and get the con man. He actually likes her and cares for her
7. Discuss the significance of Huck's statement, ". . . anybody but a lot of prejudiced chuckleheads would a seen that the old gentlemen was spinning truth and t'other one lies."
Whoever was the old man he right while the other one was lying and not being truthful
8. What does the doctor represent?
Dr. Robinson represents the sole voice of something.
9. By the end of Chapter XXX, do you think Twain vindicates the characters of the duke and king or does he have them remain as villains? Explain.
9. By the end of Chapter XXX, do you think Twain vindicates the characters of the duke and king or does he have them remain as villains? Explain.
I think they are villians because they try to steal alot of money and property.
31-35
1. Would you say that Chapter 31 represents the climax of the novel? Why or why not?
Yes because its when
2. Huck says, "All right, then, I'll go to hell." Explain the irony in that statement.
He says this and he does it and he knows he going to a place no one wants to go to hell and burn forever.
3. Discuss the symbolism of the imagery at the beginning of Chapter 32.
Huck and tom go to phelps and that land seems peaceful and all kind.
4. Discuss Huck's understanding of Providence (215)? Would Miss Watson agree?
Huck being able to think on his fast and go with is sometimes used with providence. No she would not at all.
5. How does Twain use irony in the discussion between Huck and Mrs. Phelps about the "steamboat accident."
It shows they think black people are nothing and are just property and you can just by new property or better.
6. One of the recurring themes becomes apparent when Huck discovers that the Phelps are expecting Tom Sawyer. Which theme comes to mind and why?
1. Would you say that Chapter 31 represents the climax of the novel? Why or why not?
Yes because its when
2. Huck says, "All right, then, I'll go to hell." Explain the irony in that statement.
He says this and he does it and he knows he going to a place no one wants to go to hell and burn forever.
3. Discuss the symbolism of the imagery at the beginning of Chapter 32.
Huck and tom go to phelps and that land seems peaceful and all kind.
4. Discuss Huck's understanding of Providence (215)? Would Miss Watson agree?
Huck being able to think on his fast and go with is sometimes used with providence. No she would not at all.
5. How does Twain use irony in the discussion between Huck and Mrs. Phelps about the "steamboat accident."
It shows they think black people are nothing and are just property and you can just by new property or better.
6. One of the recurring themes becomes apparent when Huck discovers that the Phelps are expecting Tom Sawyer. Which theme comes to mind and why?
Meaning of family because Tom is like Huck's brother and misses him however later on you realize tom has become a product of society while huck is a care freeing kid who is nice and kind at heart
7. Huck and Tom both agree to help Jim escape; however, their motives are different. Explain.
Huck wants to do it because Jim is his friend, Tom wants to do it for the hyped up feeling and craziness of a boy
8. "...and as they went by I see they had the king and duke astraddle of a rail - that is, I knowed it WAS the king and the duke, though they was all over tar and feathers. ...Well it made me sick to see it; and I was sorry for them poor pitiful rascals. ...Human beings CAN be cruel to one another" (225). Comment. What does this reveal about Huck's character?
He knows the world is cruel and bad and how humans are mean to everyone and how they will harm one another for pleasure.
9. Discuss the irony in Tom's reaction to the stealing of the watermelon.
He was shocked and weirded out how he actually stole but tom really never did because he left change or money behind.
10. Why does Huck let Tom take control?
Because Huck always wanted Tom to be their for plans so it would go smoother and more realistic and stylish.
7. Huck and Tom both agree to help Jim escape; however, their motives are different. Explain.
Huck wants to do it because Jim is his friend, Tom wants to do it for the hyped up feeling and craziness of a boy
8. "...and as they went by I see they had the king and duke astraddle of a rail - that is, I knowed it WAS the king and the duke, though they was all over tar and feathers. ...Well it made me sick to see it; and I was sorry for them poor pitiful rascals. ...Human beings CAN be cruel to one another" (225). Comment. What does this reveal about Huck's character?
He knows the world is cruel and bad and how humans are mean to everyone and how they will harm one another for pleasure.
9. Discuss the irony in Tom's reaction to the stealing of the watermelon.
He was shocked and weirded out how he actually stole but tom really never did because he left change or money behind.
10. Why does Huck let Tom take control?
Jake - you need to look over the following questions:
ReplyDeleteChaps 24-26: Questions 2,5,6
Chaps 27-30 1,5,8
Chaps 31-35 1,2,6,7.9.10