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Why is Aunt Sally upset?
Why is Aunt Sally upset?
She cannot find Uncle Silas' shirt, a spoon, six candles, a sheet, and a brass candlestick are all gone.
How do the boys confuse Aunt Sally?
How do the boys confuse Aunt Sally?
They take spoons and put them back so Sally is confused, and they put the sheet back on the line and take one from the closet.
Why is it ironic that Tom insists that Jim must have a coat of arms?
Why is it ironic that Tom insists that Jim must have a coat of arms?
Royal prisoners have coats of arms, not slaves who cannot trace their images due to slavery. Also, 'bar sinister' means that a person is illegitimate.
Why must Jim have spiders, rats, and snakes in his cabin?
Why must Jim have spiders, rats, and snakes in his cabin?
What is Jim's response to keeping a rattlesnake as a pet?
What is Jim's response to keeping a rattlesnake as a pet?
Why was keeping the rats under Aunt Sally's bed not a safe place?
Why was keeping the rats under Aunt Sally's bed not a safe place?
How did the snakes escape? What was Aunt Sally's response?
How did the snakes escape? What was Aunt Sally's response?
How does Jim get along with his new pets?
How does Jim get along with his new pets?
Why does Tom send the 'nonnamus letter' to Aunt Sally and Uncle Silas?
Why does Tom send the 'nonnamus letter' to Aunt Sally and Uncle Silas?
If you were Aunt Sally and Uncle Silas, how would you handle the instructions in the letter from the 'unknown friend'?
If you were Aunt Sally and Uncle Silas, how would you handle the instructions in the letter from the 'unknown friend'?
Do you think Twain goes too far in creating humor which diminishes the serious message of the novel?
Do you think Twain goes too far in creating humor which diminishes the serious message of the novel?
What is Tom's main motivation?
What is Tom's main motivation?
What happens when Huck goes to the cellar to get butter? Who is in the parlor?
What happens when Huck goes to the cellar to get butter? Who is in the parlor?
What happens to Tom during the evasion or escape?
What happens to Tom during the evasion or escape?
Who insists that Tom must have a doctor?
Who insists that Tom must have a doctor?
What puzzles the farmers and their wives about Jim's cabin?
What puzzles the farmers and their wives about Jim's cabin?
What does Huck promise Aunt Sally?
What does Huck promise Aunt Sally?
Why is Aunt Sally worried about Sid?
Why is Aunt Sally worried about Sid?
Why do the farmers ultimately decide not to lynch Jim?
Why do the farmers ultimately decide not to lynch Jim?
What does the doctor tell them about Jim?
What does the doctor tell them about Jim?
What does Tom tell Aunt Sally about Jim's escape?
What does Tom tell Aunt Sally about Jim's escape?
What important fact does Tom reveal about Jim?
What important fact does Tom reveal about Jim?
Who arrives and what does she tell Aunt Sally?
Who arrives and what does she tell Aunt Sally?
Are there too many coincidences at this point in the story?
Are there too many coincidences at this point in the story?
What does Tom give Jim for putting up with the escape plans?
What does Tom give Jim for putting up with the escape plans?
What does Huck find out about Pap?
What does Huck find out about Pap?
What does Huck plan to do at the end of the book? Why?
What does Huck plan to do at the end of the book? Why?
Do you like the way the book ends? Why or why not?
Do you like the way the book ends? Why or why not?
Flashcards
Aunt Sally's reaction to the disappearance
Aunt Sally's reaction to the disappearance
Aunt Sally is upset because many items have mysteriously disappeared from her home.
Tom and Huck's deception
Tom and Huck's deception
Tom and Huck mislead Aunt Sally by returning items in unusual places and taking sheets.
Irony of Jim's coat of arms
Irony of Jim's coat of arms
Tom requests a coat of arms for Jim, highlighting the absurdity of this privilege for a slave.
Tom's motivation for Jim's pets
Tom's motivation for Jim's pets
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Jim's practical response
Jim's practical response
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Risks of keeping rats
Risks of keeping rats
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Snake invasion
Snake invasion
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Jim's journal writing
Jim's journal writing
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Tom's anonymous letter
Tom's anonymous letter
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Frontier dangers
Frontier dangers
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Tom's selfishness
Tom's selfishness
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Huck's loss of autonomy
Huck's loss of autonomy
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Tom's shot leg
Tom's shot leg
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Jim's loyalty
Jim's loyalty
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Societal prejudices
Societal prejudices
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Huck's promise
Huck's promise
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Aunt Sally's fear
Aunt Sally's fear
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Farmers' decision
Farmers' decision
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Jim's brief elevation
Jim's brief elevation
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Tom's confession
Tom's confession
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Jim's freedom
Jim's freedom
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Tom's compensation to Jim
Tom's compensation to Jim
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Huck's father's death
Huck's father's death
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Huck's decision to leave
Huck's decision to leave
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Aunt Sally's plan to civilize Huck
Aunt Sally's plan to civilize Huck
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Uncertain future
Uncertain future
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Study Notes
Chapter 37-43 Highlights
- Aunt Sally is upset because several items, including shirts, spoons, and candles, have mysteriously disappeared.
- Tom and Huck confuse Aunt Sally by returning spoons in odd places and taking sheets from the closet, enhancing her perplexity.
- The irony lies in Tom’s insistence that Jim should have a coat of arms, a privilege not afforded to a slave, highlighting the absurdity of Jim’s situation.
- Tom’s request for Jim to have pets like spiders and snakes is rooted in literary conventions where fictional prisoners have companions.
- Jim refuses to keep a rattlesnake as a pet, opting instead for garter snakes with buttons tied to their tails, showing his practicality.
- Keeping rats under Aunt Sally’s bed is risky as her son Thomas has previously let them loose, causing chaos.
- The escapees' failure to secure a sack allows snakes to invade the house, leading to Aunt Sally’s distress and her scolding Huck and Tom.
- Jim struggles to cohabitate with his new pets, dealing with bites from the rats and writing in his journal with their blood, indicative of his plight.
- Tom writes an anonymous letter to Aunt Sally and Uncle Silas to alert them about potential dangers concerning Jim, motivated more by a desire for dramatic flair than genuine concern for safety.
- If Aunt Sally and Uncle Silas received the letter, their likely response would involve preparing for threats from outlaws, emphasizing frontier dangers.
- Twain critiques Tom’s selfishness, showing his disregard for others' welfare, and portrays Huck’s loss of autonomy when around Tom.
- Tom’s primary motivation is adventure rather than genuinely freeing Jim, highlighting a self-serving attitude.
- Aunt Sally catches Huck in the cellar and redirects him to the parlor, where farmers gather to defend against outlaws.
- During the escape attempt, Tom is shot in the leg while trying to navigate a fence, risking physical harm for adventure.
- Despite his injury, Jim prevents their escape until Tom sees a doctor, displaying loyalty and care.
- Farmers are puzzled by Jim's suspicious activities at his cabin, reflecting societal prejudices and assumptions about enslaved individuals.
- Huck promises Aunt Sally to behave, indicating his desire to conform and avoid trouble.
- Aunt Sally worries about her son Sid's absence, fearing he might be in danger after Jim's escape.
- The farmers consider lynching Jim but ultimately refrain, demonstrating the ownership mentality towards enslaved individuals and their perceived value.
- The doctor informs them of Jim’s sacrifice during Tom’s delirium, elevating Jim’s status briefly, though he remains chained and mistreated.
- Tom confesses to Aunt Sally that he and Huck orchestrated Jim’s escape, complicating the moral landscape.
- Tom reveals Jim has been free for two months, raising ethical dilemmas about their actions and Huck's reaction is supportive since he knows Jim’s true status.
- Aunt Polly arrives, connecting family dynamics and coincidences in the unfolding events regarding Sid’s letters.
- The story’s climax is filled with coincidences, culminating in Tom’s reveal of Jim’s freedom, adding layers of irony.
- Tom compensates Jim for enduring the escape plans, showcasing his obliviousness to Jim's true suffering.
- Huck discovers his father, Pap, was the deceased man found in a floating house, closing the loop on his backstory.
- Huck decides to "light out for territory," symbolizing his desire for freedom from societal constraints as Aunt Sally plans to civilize him.
- The ending of the book leaves readers questioning Huck's future direction, reflecting ongoing themes of freedom and societal norms.
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Explore key concepts from Chapters 37 to 43 of 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' with these flashcards. Test your understanding of character actions and ironic situations in this classic novel. Perfect for reinforcing your knowledge before exams!