Theme
What theme is shown when Huck was living with Widow Douglas?
Hypocrisy of civilized society
What river does the story take place on?
The Mississippi River
Why does Huck run away from Pap?
Pap is abusive and an alcoholic
Who is Huck’s best friend in the beginning of the novel?
Tom Sawyer
Which families are feuding?
The Grangerfords and the Shepherdsons
What theme is being emphasized with the growth of Huck’s and Jim’s relationship?
Coming of age
What time period is the novel take place?
1840’s, before the civil war
Why does Huck feel guilty for helping Jim?
Huck has been taught from the hypocrisy of civilized society
Who takes Huck into their home?
The Widow Douglas
What happens to Buck Grangerford during the feud?
Buck is shot and killed
What theme is shown when adults act religious but behave crulley?
Hypocrisy of civilized society
Why does Twain use dialect?
To make distinction in characters and show the region where the story takes place.
What does Huck deciding not to turn Jim is show?
Huck values Jim’s friendship and is choosing to go against social norms
How is Jim different from stereotypes?
He is smart and loyal
What time does Sophia run away at?
Half past two (AM)
How does Huck struggling to turn Jim in show Huck moral development?
Huck is being torn between society rules and his own feeling.
Why is the novel “ Adventure of Huckleberry Finn” controversial?
There is harsh language used and speaks on a sensitive topic.
Do Huck's actions show that experience is more influential than rules? Why?
Yes, Jim is helping Huck to think for himself
How do the Widow Douglas and Miss Watson represent society?
They demonstrated the hypocrisy of southern civilized society
What titles(names) do the Duke and the King use?
The Duke of Bridgewater and the King of France
What themes are being shown when Huck helps Jim escape slavery?
All
How does slavery shape the conflict in the novel?
It’s forcing Huck to choose between society norm or his conscience
What does the raft symbolize for Huck and Jim?
Freedom
What were Huck fake names?
Sarah Mary Williams ( Huck’s girl name), George Peters ( name given when Mrs. Loftus discovers Huck’s disguise), George Jaxson ( name Huck gives the Grangerfords)
Why is Huck disturbed with the contrast between church and the violence in the feud?
The families listen to a sermon about love but are continuing to kill each other