answer each question fully
the book is at https://www.gutenberg.org/files/32325/32325-h/32325-h.htm
1.)Twain chooses a 13-year-old boy as narrator for his novel. In what way does this help to accomplish Twain’s purpose? Discuss the ways in which a young, innocent narrator can make a profound statement about the hypocrisy of his society. Explain your answer.
2.)Although Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer are presented as contrasting characters in the novel, they are alike in many
ways. Compare and contrast the characters of Huck and Tom, giving examples from the novel to support your argument.
3.)Huck’s growing concern for Jim’s welfare is evident in many ways. Discuss the events where this concern is reflected
in Huck’s behavior. In what ways does he protect Jim from danger? Cite examples from the novel to support your
argument.
4.)Huck’s ability to tell a story in order to get himself out of a “tight” situation is one of his greatest strengths. How does
this apply to his encounter with Mrs. Judith Loftus? What does he do when she realizes he is a boy? Explain your
answer.
5.)Huck’s journey on the river is filled with adventures, but it is also a symbolic journey. What does his journey
symbolize? How does his relationship with Jim tie in to the symbolism? Compare the symbolism of the shore to that of
the river. Use examples from the novel to support your view.
6.)Huck makes a moral decision concerning Jim’s freedom in Chapter 16. How does this decision affect Huck as a
character in the novel? Discuss the first time in the novel that he made a decision to help Jim escape to freedom. How
did the decision affect him then? Cite examples from the novel to support your view.
7.)In chapters 18 and 19, life on the raft is contrasted sharply with the violence and bloodshed Huck has recently
encountered on the shore. How does this contrast bring out the theme of freedom in the novel? How does Huck feel
about life on the raft? How does Jim feel? Use examples from the novel to support your viewpoint.
8.)In chapters 34 and 35 of the novel Tom already knows that Jim has been freed by Miss Watson. In view of this fact,
how do you interpret his actions in the plan of escape? Is Tom unusually cruel to Jim by making him wait unnecessarily? Why doesn’t he tell Huck and Jim? Explain your answer.
9.)Two different types of morality are demonstrated in the novel. Contrast Huck’s morality with Tom’s. How are they
different? Explain the origins of each of the boys’ sense of morality? Cite examples from the novel to support your
argument.
10.)Jim unselfishly gives up his freedom so they can get a doctor for Tom. Does this act seem consistent with Jim’s
character? Why does he do it? Describe one other instance in the novel where Jim is unselfish. Cite examples from the
novel to support your argument.
11.)Jim is often referred to as a noble character in the novel. In what way is his nobility shown in the last few chapters.
How does he show courage by helping the doctor? Why does he do it? What price does he pay? Support your answer
with examples from the novel.
12.) At the end of the novel Huck wants to escape so Aunt Sally will not try to “sivilize” him. How has the meaning of the word “sivilize” changed for Huck? In what way has Huck grown as a character in the novel? Give examples from the
novel to support your argument.
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