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-Social stereotypes of slavery -Huck's father/upbringing -King and Duke
Name an influence in the novel that contributed to Huck's "deformed" conscience.
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The Duke or The King
In an extremely selfish act, the character draws the moral line for Huck. He lives for attention and money.
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Dialect
Which literary device is used the most in the novel?
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Escape
What does the river symbolize?
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The gullibility of society to believe everything that they hear.
What flaw in society does Twain comment on through the use of the Duke and the King?
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Jim
This character is surprisingly respected by several other characters along his journey
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-Mississippi river -Ms. Watson -cabin
Name one major symbol in the novel.
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Lies
What motif does Twain use to portray Huck's lack of a civilized way of living?
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-Social media -Television/movies/music -Videogames -Books/literature -Vacations
In Huckleberry Finn, the river serves as a mode escape from people and situations that restrict liberty. What modes of escape to people use today?
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Tom Sawyer
This character lives life for its adventure and sets his own life rules
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Although white and blacks look different, theyspeak similar yet different
What is ironic about twain’s use of dialect?
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-Morality vs. duty -Fighting societal norms -Personal identity
What is at least one theme that Huck's struggle to keep Jim free portrays?
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African Americans/Slaves: Through Jim's development we see an African American slave who displays attributes of love, humility, kindness, patience, and perseverance in his relationship with Huck.
Based on how Twain developed his characters throughout the novel, what group in society did he express a POSITIVE social commentary about?
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Huck Finn
This character loves adventure and living an unrestricted life though he is very heavily influenced by others
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Huck is wild, intelligent, stubborn, kind to blacks and manipulative
What does Twain’s use of characterization tell us about Huck?
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She still supports and believes in a system that enslaves human beings.
What is the irony behind the portrayal of Widow Douglas as an extremely civilized and proper person?
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