Huck Finn Chapter 16 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What town were Huck and Jim looking for?

Cairo, Ohio

What happened to Cairo?

They can't find it.

Why did Jim want to go to Cairo?

To be free

Why is Huck miserable?

Society has taken over his brain. Signup and view all the answers

What literary term describes Huck's development?

Bildungsroman Signup and view all the answers

What is the first thing Jim will do when he gets to Cairo?

Buy his wife and kids out of slavery Signup and view all the answers

How does this affect Huck and what does he do?

Huck wonders why Jim would help take his family from a slave owner who did nothing wrong to him and decides to tell on him. Signup and view all the answers

How does Huck feel about Jim?

He cares about Jim but is deciding whether or not to tell him. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Huck encounter?

Two men Signup and view all the answers

What does Huck tell them about Jim?

He says Jim is white. Signup and view all the answers

What does one man give Huck?

Each gives him a $20 gold piece. Signup and view all the answers

What lie does Huck tell the men?

He won't let runaway slaves get by them. Signup and view all the answers

How do they react?

They went away and gave him money. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Huck do this?

Society affects Huck's thoughts. Signup and view all the answers

What does Huck realize?

He did wrong and wouldn't feel good giving up Jim. Signup and view all the answers

What goes missing?

The canoe Signup and view all the answers

What happens with the steamboat?

It crashes into the raft. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Jim?

They go overboard. Signup and view all the answers

What does Huck do after the crash?

He can't find Jim, so he swims to an island. Signup and view all the answers

Explain Chapter 16 title.

They missed Cairo and lost the canoe because of the rattlesnake skins' bad luck. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Events in Chapter 16

Huck and Jim are searching for Cairo, Ohio, which becomes pivotal to Jim's desire for freedom.
Cairo is significant for Jim because he hopes to buy his family's freedom upon arrival.

Huck's Internal Conflict

Huck experiences misery due to societal influences and expectations, illustrating his struggle in a bildungsroman narrative.
He is torn between his friendship with Jim and the societal morals that dictate he should inform authorities about runaway slaves.

Impact of Jim's Plans

Jim intends to purchase his wife and children out of slavery, prompting Huck to question Jim's loyalty to his family and the morality of assisting Jim in this freedom quest.
Huck grapples with the decision of whether to betray Jim, revealing an internal moral battle.

Encounters with Strangers

Huck encounters two men and lies about Jim, claiming he is white to protect him.
The men reward Huck with gold pieces, which further complicates his feelings about honesty and loyalty.

Moral Revelations

Huck recognizes societal pressures influencing his behavior, leading to a realization that betraying Jim would not align with his personal beliefs and feelings of friendship.
Despite the fear of moral repercussions, Huck values his bond with Jim over societal expectations.

Critical Incidents

The canoe goes missing, which symbolizes a loss of control and connection for Huck and Jim.
A steamboat crashes into their raft, causing both characters to overboard.
Huck swims to an island, highlighting his isolation and the disconnection from Jim at this point in the narrative.

Chapter 16 Title Explanation

The title encapsulates the unforeseen consequences and misfortunes faced, particularly the missed opportunity to find Cairo and the bad luck linked to the rattlesnake skins.

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Test your knowledge of Chapter 16 from 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'. These flashcards cover key events, character motivations, and themes such as societal influences and personal freedom. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of this classic novel.