Adventures of Huck Finn Chapter 12 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Why do Huck and Jim begin their journey down the Mississippi?

Because Jackson Island is going to be searched. They have run away.

Why do Huck and Jim board the Walter Scott?

Huck wants to investigate and salvage goods. Jim just wants to keep going.

Why does Huck want to save Jim Turner?

Huck sympathizes with someone who has murdered, as his survival could depend on similar actions.

How does Huck send help to the Walter Scott?

<p>He goes to the island and tells a watchman that his family and a rich local family are on board, so the watchman will rescue them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do we learn about Jim from his talking about King Sollermun?

<p>Jim is an independent thinker who comes to his own conclusions and is compassionate and moral.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Journey Down the Mississippi

Huck and Jim escape from Jackson Island due to impending searches, aiming for freedom.
Their journey reflects themes of survival and the quest for autonomy in a prejudiced society.

Boarding the Walter Scott

Huck's curiosity drives him to explore the Walter Scott, seeking to salvage valuable goods.
Jim initially resists the detour, prioritizing their escape, but ultimately follows Huck, highlighting the power dynamics at play between race and agency.

Huck's Sympathy for Jim Turner

Huck empathizes with Jim Turner, a fugitive who committed murder, as he recognizes the desperate circumstances that can lead to such actions.
This reflects Huck's pragmatic understanding of morality shaped by his survival experiences.

Sending Help to the Walter Scott

Huck devises a clever plan to enlist a watchman's help by fabricating a story about wealthy individuals needing rescuing.
This action underscores societal attitudes toward race and class, as Huck understands that the lives of affluent people hold more value than others.

Jim's Perspective on King Sollermun

Jim displays independent thinking and moral reasoning, drawing his conclusions rather than conforming to societal views.
His conversations reveal depth, compassion, and ethical beliefs; he values being heard, marking growth in his relationship with Huck as they share mutual respect.

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Test your knowledge on Chapter 12 of 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' with these flashcards. Explore key events and motivations behind Huck and Jim's actions as they navigate their journey down the Mississippi River.