Questions and Answers
Why are the conmen at a loss?
They can't agree on their next con, and when they do it doesn't come out right.
What is the first job the two men approach?
Temperance involving alcohol.
What does Huck tell us after the conmen begin to make Jim and himself nervous?
They begin using the pronoun 'we' in the context of him and Jim leaving the conmen behind together.
What scheme crosses the line from the conmen involving Jim?
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Huck cries for only the third or fourth time in the story after what?
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What lie does Huck spread?
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What conflict resolution skills are demonstrated by Huck?
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What are Huck's comments that satirize everyone still in favor of slavery and racism?
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What Huck example is religious satire?
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Why does Huck have the wrong goal when approaching Jim's conundrum?
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Huck's memories of his time with Jim?
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What happens if Huck trusts his idea of God?
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Huck becoming Tom Sawyer gives off what type of omen?
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What leads Tom and Jim to believe Huck is a ghost?
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Huck telling Mr. Phelps to not attend the Duke and King's show leads to a townspeople revolt. What happens?
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What are Huck's comments on the situation?
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Huck's opinion on a person's conscience is what?
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What are Huck's two consciences?
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What is the difference between Huck and Tom's plans?
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Huck makes the mistake of doing what that ultimately benefits Tom's knack of adventure and elongates Jim's escape?
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Study Notes
Conmen's Dilemma
- The conmen struggle to agree on their next scheme, leading to failed attempts.
- Their first job involves promoting temperance and opposing alcohol consumption.
Huck's Uncertainty
- Huck feels nervous when the conmen start using “we,” indicating their bond with him and Jim.
- The conmen capture Jim and sell him for a $40 bounty, which distresses Huck.
Emotional Responses
- Huck cries for only the third or fourth time in the narrative upon discovering Jim’s capture.
- He spreads a lie about knowing what happened, reflecting his internal conflict.
Conflict Resolution Skills
- Huck demonstrates various conflict resolution skills: resignation, expansion, distancing, and internalization.
Satire on Slavery
- Huck satirizes those who support slavery, highlighting their tendency to evade responsibility for harmful actions.
- People often plead ignorance, blaming upbringing for their biases against slavery.
Religious Satire
- Huck mentions that had he embraced religion, he could have learned that freeing slaves is considered sinful.
- Huck misplaces his struggles onto religion rather than confronting his own feelings about Jim.
Huck's Reflections
- Huck fondly remembers Jim’s goodness and humanity, emphasizing their friendship.
- Trusting in his perception of God could guide Huck to aid good people and judge the wicked.
Transformation and Foreshadowing
- Huck's transition into behavior resembling Tom Sawyer foreshadows impending misfortune.
- Tom and Jim mistake Huck for a ghost due to their identical phrases during a meeting.
Town Revolt
- Huck's warning to Mr. Phelps against attending the Duke and King's show triggers a revolt among townspeople.
- The townspeople capture the Duke and King, prompting unexpected guilt in Huck.
Reflections on Cruelty
- Huck remarks on human cruelty, stating, “human beings can be awfully cruel to one another.”
Conscience and Moral Conflict
- Huck muses that a person’s conscience is senseless, leading individuals to follow it regardless of right or wrong.
- He navigates between two consciences: Jim’s morals and societal expectations.
Plans of Action
- Huck's plan for Jim's escape is straightforward and effective, in contrast to Tom's perilous and convoluted strategy that drags on.
- By appointing Tom as the leader, Huck inadvertently complicates their mission and delays Jim's freedom.
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