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Who is Colonel Grangerford?
What festers the feud between the Grangerfords and Shepherdsons?
Huck and Buck Grangerford enjoy hunting together.
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What role does Miss Sophia play in the story?
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What does Huck find when he goes to fetch the Testament for Miss Sophia?
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What kind of characters do the king and the duke represent?
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Huck describes Colonel Grangerford as a typical __________ landowner.
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What does Colonel Sherburn criticize about the mob?
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Who is shot by Colonel Sherburn?
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Why do Huck and Jim travel at night?
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Study Notes
Chapters 18 and 19 Summary and Analysis
- Huck encounters the Grangerford family, providing insight into aristocratic Southern society.
- Colonel Grangerford is a wealthy landowner, symbolizing old-world gentility.
- The longstanding feud between the Grangerfords and Shepherdsons illustrates the futility of such conflicts.
- Miss Sophia elopes with Harney Shepherdson, escalating the feud into violence with tragic consequences.
- Huck and Jim return to life on the raft, representing freedom from societal conflicts and moral dilemmas.
- Introduction of the Duke and the Dauphin underscores themes of deception and identity.
Chapters 18 and 19 New Characters
- Colonel Grangerford: patriarch of the Grangerford family.
- Mrs. Grangerford: matriarch of the family.
- Miss Charlotte: 25-year-old daughter of the Grangerfords.
- Miss Sophia: 20-year-old daughter, known for her elopement.
- Harney Shepherdson: suitor of Miss Sophia.
- Jack: Huck's servant at the Grangerfords.
- Duke of Bridgewater: a con artist claiming noble lineage.
- The Dauphin: another fraud pretending to be the son of Louis XVI.
Chapters 20 and 21 Summary
- The king and the duke join Huck and Jim on the raft, raising suspicions regarding Jim's identity.
- Huck fabricates a backstory to protect Jim from being identified as a runaway slave.
- The duo plans a Shakespearean performance to earn money but encounter challenges due to a circus in town.
- Colonel Sherburn makes headlines after killing Boggs, leading an angry mob to seek vengeance.
Chapters 20 and 21 New Characters
- Boggs: a drunken man, victim of Colonel Sherburn's gunshot.
- Colonel Sherburn: the man who shoots Boggs, embodying authority and judgment.
Chapters 22 and 23 Summary and Analysis
- Following Boggs' death at Sherburn's hands, a lynch mob forms but disperses in the face of Sherburn's courageous confrontation.
- Huck sneaks into the circus, showcasing Twain’s commentary on entertainment and societal absurdities.
- The king and duke perform low-brow theater, exploiting the townspeople's gullibility for profit.
- Their production, The Royal Nonesuch, reveals Twain's critique of public taste and morality.
Chapters 22 and 23 New Character
- Buck Harkness: leader of the mob seeking retribution against Colonel Sherburn.
Chapters 22 and 23 Discussion and Analysis
- Colonel Sherburn's speech critiques mob mentality and emphasizes moral courage.
- Twain uses metaphors comparing the mob to ocean waves, highlighting their ephemeral nature.
- The king and duke exemplify exploitation and dishonesty within the entertainment industry.
- Huck’s reflections on kings reveal a satirical view of authority figures as flawed individuals.
- Jim's character is contrasted with the chaos around him, emphasizing his humanity and emotional depth.
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Test your knowledge on the significant events and characters from Chapters 18 to 23 of 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'. This quiz provides key summaries and analyses as well as introduces new characters, deepening your understanding of the text.
