Huck Finn Chapter 3 Flashcards

Huck Finn Chapter 3 Study Notes

• Miss Watson is upset with Huck for wearing dirty clothes, reflecting her concern for his cleanliness and social behavior.

• Huck is skeptical about the effectiveness of praying, which highlights his pragmatic view on life.

• Miss Watson asserts that praying can provide Huck with spiritual gifts, indicating her belief in the power of prayer.

• She advises Huck to help other people, emphasizing moral responsibility and the importance of altruism.

• Huck is instructed by Miss Watson not to think about himself, underlining her desire for him to adopt a selfless attitude.

• The widow talks about Providence, which makes Huck's mouth water, illustrating his desire for food and comfort.

• Huck's father, known as Pap, has been absent for over a year, indicating potential instability in Huck's home life.

• When Pap is around, Huck seeks refuge in the woods, representing his longing for freedom and escape from his troubles.

• There are rumors that Pap was found drowned in the river, adding to the narrative's themes of death and loss.

• Huck doubts that Pap drowned because a drowned man doesn't float on his back, reflecting his critical thinking and skepticism.

• Huck speculates that a woman dressed like a man might be the one who drowned, showcasing his creative imagination and confusion.

• The boys played as robbers for about a month before quitting, indicating their youthful pursuit of adventure.

• Tom Sawyer refers to the hogs as ingots, showcasing his playful language and imaginative games.

• Tom cleverly calls the turnips and items the women had in their carts julery, highlighting their playful banter.

• Tom sends a boy around town with a blazing stick, which he calls a slogan, illustrating his flair for drama.

• Huck mispronounces 'ambush' as 'ambuscade,' highlighting his colloquial speech and youthful innocence.

• Huck mentions that Spanish merchants and rich Arabs are coming to camp in Cave Hollow, indicating his fascination with adventure.

• The men approaching the cave are said to have diamonds, which symbolizes wealth and intrigue.

• Huck describes animals like elephants, camels, and mules accompanying the men, showcasing his vivid imagination.

• Instead of encountering actual danger during the ambush, the boys find themselves at a Sunday school picnic, reflecting the innocence of their adventures.

• Ben Rogers received a rag doll during the ambush, emphasizing the playful and non-threatening nature of their games.

• Jo Harper acquired a hymn book and a tract, further demonstrating the boys' interactions during their imaginary adventures.

• Tom recommends that Huck should have read "Don Quixote," which indicates Tom’s awareness of literary references.

• Tom claims that their gang has enemies who are magicians, reflecting the theatrical nature of their adventures.

• Huck suggests that they could get genies to help against the gang's enemies, showing his collaboration in the imaginative storytelling.

• Tom uses his imagination to visualize enemies, like Arabs and elephants, illustrating the power of creativity in their play.