Huck Finn Chapter 18 Flashcards

Characterization of Key Figures

• Colonel Grangerford is depicted as a refined gentleman, embodying traits of being well-born and well-kept.
• Bob is identified as the oldest son of Colonel Grangerford.
• The Shepherdsons are portrayed as a high-toned family, affluent and of noble birth.
• The Grangerfords are characterized by their wealth and meticulous upkeep of their estate.

Familial Connections and Feuds

• Harney Shepherdson is a notable member of the Shepherdson family, involved in the family conflict.
• A longstanding feud exists between the Grangerfords and the Shepherdsons, leading to tension and violence.

Key Events and Timing

• The testament contains a cryptic note stating "half past two," hinting at an important meeting time.
• Miss Sophia Grangerford has a clandestine rendezvous scheduled for 2:30.
• Sophia elopes with Harney Shepherdson, escalating the feud between the two families.

Gun Fight Description

• A violent confrontation occurs as men from both families chase after Sophia and Harney, resulting in Buck's death in the chaos.

Symbolism

• The raft symbolizes freedom once again, as reiterated in the first sentence of the concluding paragraph on page 116.