Huckleberry Finn Characters Flashcards
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Who is Huck Finn?

A character who comes to his own conclusions about important matters, even if these conclusions contradict society's norms.

Who is Pap?

Huck's father, the town drunk and ne'er-do-well.

What is the role of Judge Thatcher?

He shares responsibility for Huck with the Widow Douglas and safeguards Huck's money.

Who are Widow Douglas and Ms Watson?

<p>Two wealthy sisters who adopt Huck.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Jim?

<p>A runaway slave and one of Miss Watson's household slaves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Dauphin?

<p>A con artist claiming to be the son of King Louis XVI.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Duke?

<p>A younger man who claims to be the usurped Duke of Bridgewater.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Sherburn represent?

<p>He stops a mob and calls them cowards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Buck?

<p>The youngest son of Col. Grangerford and a friend of Huck.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Tom Sawyer serve in relation to Huck?

<p>He serves as a foil to Huck.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Grangerford family?

<p>They take Huck in after a steamboat accident and are involved in a feud with the Shepherdsons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the Wilks Family known for in the story?

<p>They become victims of a con by the duke and the dauphin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Dr. Robinson?

<p>The voice of reason who tries to warn the Wilks family about the con men.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Mary Jane?

<p>A character Huck has feelings for and ultimately tells the truth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the feud between Shepherdsons and Grangerfords represent?

<p>A historical reference akin to the Hatfields and McCoys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Emmeline Grangerford?

<p>A deceased daughter of the Grangerfords known for her art and poetry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are Sally and Silas Phelps?

<p>Tom Sawyer's aunt and uncle, who mistake Huck for Tom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Aunt Polly?

<p>Tom's aunt who uncovers Tom and Huck's true identities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Sid Sawyer?

<p>He is Tom Sawyer's younger brother.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Huckleberry Finn Characters

  • Huck Finn

    • Independent thinker who rejects societal norms.

  • Pap

    • Huck's abusive and alcoholic father, symbolizing societal decay and family failure.
    • Returns to claim custody over Huck, leading Huck to flee.

  • Judge Thatcher

    • Local judge responsible for Huck's fortune and protection.
    • Tries to comfort Huck upon learning of Pap's return.

  • Widow Douglas/Ms. Watson

    • Wealthy sisters attempting to civilize Huck.
    • Miss Watson embodies hypocritical religious values, while the Widow Douglas is more compassionate.

  • Jim

    • Miss Watson's household slave, intelligent and caring.
    • Illustrates the theme of humanity transcending race through his friendship with Huck.

  • Dauphin

    • Aging con artist claiming to be the heir to the French throne.

  • Duke

    • Younger con man portraying himself as the Duke of Bridgewater.

  • Sherburn

    • Confronts a mob, labels them cowards, reflecting on societal cowardice and possible KKK allusion.

  • Buck

    • Youngest son of the Grangerford family, becomes friends with Huck.
    • Killed in an ongoing family feud.

  • Tom Sawyer

    • Huck's friend, contrasts with Huck's practical nature with his imaginative and reckless behavior.

  • Grangerford Family

    • Takes Huck in following a steamboat accident; involved in a violent feud with the Shepherdsons.
    • Represents the absurdity of romanticized notions of family honor.

  • Wilks Family

    • Duke and Dauphin exploit the family after a death, highlighting themes of greed and deception.

  • Dr. Robinson

    • Identifies the Duke and Dauphin as frauds, representing reason within the story.

  • Harelip

    • Another character who sees through Huck's lies, providing a voice of reason.

  • Mary Jane

    • Object of Huck's affections; he confesses the truth to her but is concerned about her emotional vulnerability.

  • Shepherdsons vs. Grangerfords

    • Represents the destructive nature of feuds; allusion to "Romeo and Juliet."

  • Miss Sophia

    • A Grangerford who elopes with Harvey Shepherdson, paralleling the themes of love and conflict.

  • Bill and Packard

    • Discuss moral dilemmas while stranded on a sinking boat, emphasizing the absurdity of their situation.

  • Tim Collins

    • Young man who inadvertently reveals details about the Wilks fortune, aiding the con artists.

  • Emmeline Grangerford

    • Deceased daughter known for her artistic talent; serves as a satire of romanticism.

  • Sally and Silas Phelps

    • Tom Sawyer's aunt and uncle; initially mistake Huck for Tom, highlighting themes of mistaken identity.

  • Aunt Polly

    • Tom's aunt who discovers the boys' deception, revealing Jim's already freed status.

  • Sid Sawyer

    • Tom's younger brother, plays a minor role in the story, particularly in the context of mistaken identities.

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