What is the irony of the sermon in Huck Finn?
The irony here is that the sermon was about brotherly love, forgiving your neighbor, and living in harmony. The families all enjoy the sermon, and talk about good things that should be done.
What prompts Huck to tell the truth in this part of the story?
Terms in this set (18) Why does Huck tell Mary Jane the truth? He sees how sad she is about the separation of the slave families and tells her they will soon be back.
Why are the Grangerfords and Shepherdsons feuding?
The Shepherdsons and the Grangerfords are basically fighting over nothing because they can not remember why they hate each other. The families are blinded by hate and do not even notice when one of their family members dies.
Which best describes the narration in Chapter 5 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
Which best describes the narration in chapter 5 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn? Huck narrates the story, which helps readers understand his point of view and his inner thoughts. Huck’s father narrates the story, which makes it difficult for the reader to grasp Huck’s inner thoughts and feelings.
What is unusual about Jim lecturing Huck?
What is unusual about Jim’s lecturing Huck after the whole raft incident? The abnormality of Jim lecturing Huck is that he was rebuking and criticizing Huck. Also he was the one in power during the lecture, when usually in society it was the other way around.
Why does Twain use irony in Huckleberry Finn?
Huckleberry Finn Irony Analysis Twain’s use of irony the scene about Huck being upset with the fact that Jim would steal his family back if he had too, shows that Huck did not think Jim should be able to and was not deserving enough to have his own family.
How does Huck feel about leaving the murderers?
Huck and Jim escape from the Walter Scott in the lifeboat, leaving the murderers trapped on the wreck. How does Huck feel about leaving them? He feels bad for them and wants to help them.
What happened when Huck went to bed that demonstrated his superstitious beliefs?
What happened when Huck went to bed that demonstrated his superstitious beliefs? When Huck went to bed he flicked a spider that landed in the candle and burned, and then turned around 3 times, bent down, and tied a lock of hair.
Why did Twain include this adventure with the Grangerfords?
Huck’s adventure with the Grangerfords allows Mark Twain to make a joke of southern plantation owners and their way of life in the south before the Civil War.
What event sets off the final gunfight between the Shepherdsons and the Grangerfords?
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|---|---|
| What event sets off the final gunfight between the Shepherdsons and the Grangerfords? | Sophia Grangerford’s elopement with a Shepherdson |
| How do Huck and Jim initially acquire the raft? | They find it during a flood. |
| What does the “witch pie” that Huck and Tom bake for Jim contain? | A rope ladder |
How does the dialect affect characterization?
who told you you could?”How does the dialect affect characterization? It suggests that Huck’s father is highly educated. It shows that Huck’s father is concerned about his son. It indicates that Huck’s father is deeply unhappy.
Why is The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn considered an example of realism?
With instances like this, Twain attempts to point out that hypocrisy was rampant in his society. In all, Huck Finn can be considered an example of realism because it includes real societal issues that existed during the time in which the story is set.