Short Answers and Questions - Huckleberry Finn 4

Name: Isaiah Castaneda Date: 2022 SHORT ANSWERS AND QUESTIONS - Huckleberry Finn Chapters 12-14 1. Why do Huck and Jim begin their journey down the Mississippi? Huck and Jim begin their journey down the Mississippi River in order to escape their respective troubles and find freedom. Huck is fleeing from his abusive father and the societal constraints imposed upon him, while Jim is escaping from the threat of being sold down the river into further slavery 2. Why do Huck and Jim board the Walter Scott? Huck and Jim board the Walter Scott, a wrecked steamboat, in search of valuables and provisions. They hope to find items they can salvage to aid them on their journey down the river 3. Why does Huck want to save Jim Turner? Huck wants to save Jim Turner, a member of the gang of robbers on the Walter Scott, because he feels guilty for having betrayed him. Jim had shown kindness towards Huck by sparing his life when he discovered Huck's true identity, and Huck feels obligated to repay that kindness by warning Jim of the impending danger 4. How does Huck send help to the Walter Scott? Huck sends help to the Walter Scott by cutting the line of the raft that the robbers are using to escape, causing them to drift away from the wrecked steamboat and preventing them from being captured by the authorities. He then swims back to the shore to warn the townspeople of the robbers' presence 5. What do we learn about Jim from his talking about "King Sollermun"? Jim's talking about "King Sollermun" (King Solomon) reveals his belief in superstition and his tendency to mix up facts and stories from the Bible and other sources. Despite his lack of formal education, Jim is wise in his own way and imparts moral lessons to Huck through his interpretations of biblical tales. Additionally, Jim's speech patterns and storytelling provide insight into his character and background as a simple yet philosophical man