Short Answers and Questions - Huckleberry Finn 3

Name: Isaiah Castaneda Date: 2022 SHORT ANSWERS AND QUESTIONS - Huckleberry Finn Chapters 8 - 11 1. What purpose(s) does Huck's death serve? Huck's staged death serves several purposes in the narrative: It allows Huck to escape from his abusive father, Pap Finn, and the societal constraints that have been imposed upon him It sets the stage for Huck's journey of self-discovery and moral development as he navigates the challenges and adventures that follow It symbolizes Huck's rebirth and liberation from his past, as he sheds his old identity and begins anew 2. How does Huck meet Jim on Jackson's Island? Why is Jim there? Huck meets Jim on Jackson's Island after fleeing from his home and staging his own death. Jim is also seeking refuge on the island after learning that he is to be sold down the river by Miss Watson, who is seeking to settle her debts 3. What is in the two story house that floats by? The two-story house that floats by contains the body of a dead man. Jim and Huck investigate the house and discover various items of value, including clothing, books, and other provisions 4. Give three examples of Man vs. Society in this section. Huck's decision to run away and escape from societal norms and expectations Jim's defiance of the institution of slavery by fleeing from Miss Watson's ownership The townspeople's pursuit of Huck and Jim, representing society's efforts to enforce laws and maintain order 5. How are the townspeople superstitious? Jim? Huck? Give examples. The townspeople are superstitious in their belief in omens and signs, such as the sighting of a "spider candle" floating down the river, which they interpret as a bad omen Jim is superstitious, believing in signs and prophetic dreams. For example, he interprets the appearance of the "hair-ball" fortune-teller as a significant event and consults it for guidance Huck also exhibits superstition, such as his fear of touching a snakeskin, which he believes brings bad luck 6. Compare/contrast Huck & Jim. Huck is a white, young boy who comes from a relatively privileged background, while Jim is an adult black slave who is marginalized and oppressed by society Huck initially sees Jim as his inferior due to the racial prejudices of his upbringing, but over time, he comes to see Jim as a friend and equal Both Huck and Jim are seeking freedom and autonomy, albeit from different forms of oppression. They form a bond based on their shared experiences and mutual reliance on each other during their journey down the river 7. Why does Huck dress as a girl to go ashore? Why does he go? What does he find out? Huck dresses as a girl to go ashore in order to gather information about the news in the nearby towns and to avoid detection. He goes to find out what people are saying about his "murder" and to gather supplies. He finds out that the townspeople believe his death to be the result of foul play and that a reward has been offered for Jim's capture 8. How do you know Huck and Jim are friends by the end of Chapter XI? By the end of Chapter XI, Huck and Jim's friendship is evident in their interactions and mutual trust. They have developed a strong bond through their shared experiences and reliance on each other for support and companionship. Huck's decision to keep Jim's secret and protect him from capture demonstrates the depth of their friendship