Huck Finn Chapters 26-End Flashcards

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What decision does Huck make?

He will steal the money and return it to Mary Jane.

Describe how Huck acts on his decision.

He sneaks into the King's room and hides behind the curtain until he is asleep, then takes the money and places it in the coffin.

Where does Huck hide the gold?

In Peter's coffin.

Describe the undertaker.

Soft, gliding, stealthy, sly, creepy; no smile, did not talk, just gestured people to where they were supposed to be. Signup and view all the answers

What actions of the duke and the king most upset the sisters and the townspeople?

They sell the slaves, and when they are sold, their family is separated. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Huck able to shift the blame for the gold onto the servants?

Because they were already sold and it would not cause them any harm; people would believe him because they do not trust black people. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Mary Jane the only person to whom Huck tells the truth?

He sees how sad she is about the separated slaves and assures her they would be back soon; he thinks she is beautiful and is moved by her goodness. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Huck send Mary Jane to the Lothrops?

He knows her face will reveal the truth about the king and the duke and because she is not good at pretending. Signup and view all the answers

How does Huck convince Joanna of what to tell the duke and the king about Mary Jane's departure?

He convinces her that their friend is sick with a new kind of mumps and that Mary Jane went to check on her. Signup and view all the answers

What happens at the very end of chapter 28?

Someone else who claims to be Peter's brother (the opposition) arrives. Signup and view all the answers

Why do the men decide to dig up the corpse?

To see if Peter has a tattoo or not to show who is the real brother. Signup and view all the answers

Compare the crowd's behavior here to the crowd's behavior in Chapter Twenty-five.

In twenty-five, the crowd believes that the king is Peter's brother Harvey; in twenty-nine, the crowd begins to question it because of the other person claiming to be his brother. Signup and view all the answers

What is bothering Huck when he concludes the chapter, saying, 'So I wilted right down onto the planks then, and give up; and it was all I could do to keep from crying'?

He heard the Duke and the King rowing towards them, and he realizes he did not lose them. Signup and view all the answers

Why do the duke and the king fight?

They think that the other person took the gold. Signup and view all the answers

Why do the king and duke get back together?

They compromised and needed to make more money. Signup and view all the answers

What do the duke and the king do to Jim?

They sell him. Signup and view all the answers

Why can Huck not pray?

He thinks he cannot pray because he is a bad person for helping a slave and he is fighting his consciousness. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Huck write Miss Watson?

To tell her where Jim is. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Huck tear up the letter?

He decides that he will choose the 'wrong' decision and continues to help Jim; he decides that he is going to steal Jim back. Signup and view all the answers

What is different about Huck's decision to rebel against civilization?

This decision is morally right, where his past decisions were morally wrong. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Huck just that person to tear up the letter?

It is powerful to have a change of heart; he was close to Jim and Jim's best and only friend. Signup and view all the answers

Discuss the implications of Huck's conclusion, 'All right, then, I'll go to hell.'

Huck recognizes that people who go against what is socially wrong are doing the right thing. Signup and view all the answers

What is Huck's new name?

Tom Sawyer. Signup and view all the answers

Why is that new name convenient for Huck?

Tom was Huck's best friend and he knew everything about him. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Tom not object to Huck's plan?

Tom is always down for an adventure. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Huck surprised at Tom's willingness to rescue Jim?

Because Tom was a good boy with good morals who grew up in a good family; he was confused about why Tom would also go against social morals. Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'Southern hospitality' the Phelps family offer Tom?

To welcome him in for dinner and take him to the Nichols's. Signup and view all the answers

With whose hospitality do the Phelpses' contrast?

The Grangerfords. Signup and view all the answers

What new identity does Tom assume?

Syd Sawyer. Signup and view all the answers

How does the Phelps' community learn about the 'scandalous show'?

Jim tells them all about the duke and the king. Signup and view all the answers

What events evoke from Huck the remark that 'Human beings can be awful cruel to one another'?

The duke and king get tarred and feathered; Huck has pity for them. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Huck so annoyed with his conscience?

It is confusing to him because he is actually doing the right thing but, during this time period, it was considered wrong. Signup and view all the answers

How does Tom figure out where Jim is?

The slave was delivering watermelon to the shack, so he assumed a person was imprisoned there. Signup and view all the answers

What is Huck's plan to free Jim?

Steal the keys, free Jim, and go down the river. Signup and view all the answers

What does Tom think is wrong with Huck's plan?

That it is too simple, no fun, and not exciting; that it is the easy way out. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Huck keep wishing to discourage Tom from stealing Jim?

He has a reputation to lose. Signup and view all the answers

In view of all of Huck's education gained in serious experiences on the river, what is ironic about a comparison of the boys' plans?

Huck's plan was actually smarter, easier, and would have worked; Tom's plan is too elaborate and very over the top. Signup and view all the answers

How does Tom take advantage of the man who is feeding Jim?

He agrees that there are witches and knows he is scared of them, so he does things and blames it on the witches. Signup and view all the answers

What is the entire chapter about? (35) Give details.

This chapter is about their plan to steal Jim and reveals how extra Tom is with everything; he convinces himself they are prisoners escaping jail. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Jim agree to go along with everything?

Because he believes white people know better. Signup and view all the answers

What is Nat's problem?

He thinks witches are after him. Signup and view all the answers

How do Tom and Huck manage to get the things they need for the escape? Give specific examples.

He steals them from the family; steals: a shirt, a sheet, a spoon, flour, candles, etc. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the baking of the witch pie.

A trying task, took many tries; had to bake the rope ladder into it and have only crust on the top, baked it in the woods in Uncle Silas's pan. Signup and view all the answers

What is the irony involved in the fetching of the grindstone?

Jim had to help by going out of the shack, and he could have escaped then. Signup and view all the answers

What is the argument(s) Tom uses to convince Jim to keep a pet rattlesnake and rats?

That prisoners need pets; pets come to music. Signup and view all the answers

What purpose does this chapter (38) serve?

Shows Tom's very overdramatic character and Jim's ironic situation. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Jim's ordeal.

Silas is getting ready to sell Jim, and he needs to leave soon but has to wait for Tom and Huck to finish Tom's outrageous plan. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Tom write anonymous letters?

To make the people nervous and to give them hints to make the escape harder and more of an adventure. Signup and view all the answers

What does Tom say in the letters?

Beware; danger is coming. Someone is trying to steal their runaway slave and they will come at midnight and make a 'Ba' sound when they arrive. Signup and view all the answers

What does Huck find when he enters the sitting-room?

A crowd of farmers with guns ready to shoot the person who wants to steal Jim. Signup and view all the answers

When the butter melts down Huck's face, what does Aunt Sally think is happening?

That his brain is melting. Signup and view all the answers

What one thing goes wrong in the escape?

Tom got stuck on the fence and made a noise which attracts the farmers' attention and he was shot in the calf. Signup and view all the answers

What decision must Jim make once they are free on the raft?

To either keep running and be free or risk his freedom and get Tom a doctor. Signup and view all the answers

When Huck says, 'I knowed he was white inside, and I reckoned he'd say what he did say,' what is Huck talking about?

He is talking about Jim when he said something smart. Signup and view all the answers

Why doesn't Huck go with the doctor?

The doctor says the canoe is not safe for two people. Signup and view all the answers

How does Huck explain his absence to Uncle Silas?

He said he and Syd were looking for the runaway slave with the farmers and they got separated, sleeping in the woods and planning to return home in the morning. Signup and view all the answers

What is Old Miss Hotchkiss' theory?

That Jim is insane. Signup and view all the answers

Why doesn't Huck go check on Tom that night?

He promised Aunt Sally he would stay in and did not want to cause her any more stress. Signup and view all the answers

Why don't they hang Jim?

Because he risked his own freedom to help the doctor save Tom's life. Signup and view all the answers

What does the doctor think of Jim?

He thinks highly of Jim because he risked his freedom to help Tom; he thinks he has good character and is a good slave. Signup and view all the answers

What does Tom tell Aunt Sally?

They were the ones who sent Jim free, and he reveals the whole situation. Signup and view all the answers

Why had Tom worked so hard to set Jim free when he was already free?

Tom loves adventures. Signup and view all the answers

Who arrives on the scene to really straighten things out?

Aunt Polly. Signup and view all the answers

What are Tom's plans concerning Jim?

He was going to have a grand welcome for him and make him a hero in their old town. Signup and view all the answers

What does Huck find out about his father?

He was the dead man floating in the house. Signup and view all the answers

How does it seem right that Huck has been an orphan all along?

Because he never really had a relationship with his parents and he doesn't like rules; Jim becomes like a father figure to him. Signup and view all the answers

What is Huck's destination at the end of the novel?

Aunt Sally was going to adopt him and civilize him. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Huck reject civilization?

Because he has dealt with it before and does not do well with it; he likes things better on his own terms. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Huck Finn Chapters 26-End Study Notes

Huck decides to steal the money from the King to return it to Mary Jane, showcasing his moral dilemma.
He sneaks into the King's room, hides behind the curtain until he sleeps, then takes the gold and hides it in Peter's coffin.
The undertaker is described as stealthy and creepy, lacking any warmth or communication.
The sale of slaves by the duke and the king distresses Mary Jane and the townspeople, but Huck remains unbothered, thinking of the slaves’ imminent return home.
Huck shifts the blame for the missing gold onto the servants since they were already sold, knowing people will believe him due to racial prejudices.
Huck confides in Mary Jane about the truth because of her compassion, beauty, and his empathy for her concerning the families of the slaves.
He sends Mary Jane to the Lothrops to avoid her revealing the truth inadvertently due to her inability to lie convincingly.
Huck concocts a story for Joanna to mislead the duke and the king about Mary Jane's departure, illustrating his quick thinking.
The arrival of a man claiming to be Peter's brother causes chaos, leading to the digging of Peter's corpse to check for a tattoo to verify identity.
The crowd's skepticism grows in Chapter 29 compared to Chapter 25, reflecting their changing perceptions towards the king’s claim.
Huck feels dejected at the end of Chapter 28, realizing the king and duke are still potentially a threat despite his efforts.
Disputes between the duke and the king arise over stolen gold, illustrating their precarious alliance.
The king and duke briefly reconcile because they need each other for profit, although their partnership is built on deceit.
They sell Jim, revealing their exploitative nature and disregard for human dignity.
Huck struggles with his conscience about aiding a runaway slave, reflecting on societal views and his own moral compass.
He writes a letter to Miss Watson revealing Jim’s location but ultimately tears it up, choosing friendship over societal norms, symbolizing his inner growth.
Huck's decision to help Jim over conforming to societal expectations signifies a moral awakening.
The moment he tears up the letter is viewed as a pivotal act of rebellion against social conventions.
Huck concludes he will "go to hell" for his choices, underscoring his acceptance of the moral implications of helping Jim.
Huck adopts the name Tom Sawyer when he reunites with his friend, highlighting their bond.
Tom's enthusiasm for adventure complements Huck's pragmatic approach, revealing their different personalities.
Huck is surprised at Tom's desire to rescue Jim, as this goes against the morals Tom was raised with.
The Phelps family represents Southern hospitality, contrasting the hostile behavior of the Grangerfords.
Tom assumes the name Syd Sawyer, adding to his playful deception in their adventure.
Jim exposes the wrongdoings of the duke and the king to the Phelps community, enhancing his role as an insightful character.
Huck expresses disappointment about human cruelty, feeling empathetic towards the duke and king despite their evil deeds.
Huck's moral confusion is apparent as he recognizes his right actions in a society that deems them wrong.
Tom deduces where Jim is based on a practical observation of deliveries to the shack, using logic rather than pure assumptions.
Huck's escape plan centers around straightforward action, contrasting Tom's elaborate, book-inspired ideas.
Tom's insistence on complexity in their plan demonstrates his romanticized view of adventure.
They obtain escape supplies by stealing from Tom's family, showcasing resourcefulness tinged with moral ambiguity.
Tom's notion of including pets in their escape plan highlights his dramatic flair and commitment to creating a fictional narrative.
Jim's situation reflects a deeper irony as he waits for Tom and Huck's complex plans instead of seizing immediate freedom.
Tom's anonymous letters spark fear and anticipation in the community, further complicating their escape narrative.
The episode with the butter melting on Huck complicates Aunt Sally's perception of him, reflecting her ignorance to the reality of their plight.
An unexpected turn occurs when Tom gets injured during their escape, complicating their journey and requiring newfound choices.
Jim's moral decision hinges on whether to prioritize his own freedom or help Tom get medical attention, representing loyalty versus self-preservation.
Huck recognizes Jim's intellect when he acknowledges Jim's insightful remarks, challenging racial stereotypes.
Absence from the doctor signifies Huck’s independence and refusal to succumb to societal pressures, even at the risk of his reputation.
Uncle Silas learns of Huck's supposed involvement in the search for the runaway slave, showing Huck's knack for storytelling.
Old Miss Hotchkiss suspects Jim is insane, reflecting society's misunderstanding of those who defy norms.
Huck refuses to check on Tom out of respect for Aunt Sally's wishes, illustrating his developing sense of responsibility.
Jim does not face execution because he aids Tom, revealing shifting views on morality in the context of sacrifice.
The doctor considers Jim of good character, challenging the slave stereotypes pervasive in society.
Tom reveals the truth to Aunt Sally, of their role in Jim's fate and the adventure they embarked upon.
Tom's motivation to free Jim, despite his freedom, showcases his love for exhilarating experiences over moral ground.
Aunt Polly arrives to bring resolution, emphasizing familial ties and reconciliation.
Tom plans a heroic welcome for Jim, showcasing their friendship and camaraderie despite societal constraints.
Huck discovers his father is the dead man in the house, deepening his journey of self-discovery and relief from parental ties.
Huck reflects on his childhood, concluding he never truly had a parental bond, thus always feeling like an orphan.
The final destination is Aunt Sally's home, intended to civilize Huck, yet he remains resistant to societal norms and expectations.

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