The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Essay | Essay

This student essay consists of approximately 3 pages of analysis of Huckleberry Finn.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Essay | Essay

This student essay consists of approximately 3 pages of analysis of Huckleberry Finn.
This section contains 710 words
(approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page)
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Huckleberry Finn

Summary: At the beginning of Huckleberry Finn, Huck struggles against the whole of society which tries desperately to civilize him. The Widow Douglas (who takes care of him), Miss Watson (who keeps him in order) and many other adults attempt to drill civil manner into his head but it doesn't stick. Also Huck struggles with his dealings with Jim, the house slave.
Reading Journal for Huckleberry Finn

Friday March 19, 2003

9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

While I was on the plane to Banff for my vacation I started to read the book and was introduced to Huckleberry, Aunt Polly (Tom's aunt), the widow Douglas (Huck's guardian who takes care of him and keeps him off the street) and Mary. Also I was introduced to Judge Thatcher who holds the money that Huck and Tom found and gives them a dollar a day out of the amount they found. I read about Miss Watson, the widow's sister, as well. She is the one who is always trying to get Huck to act proper but he is used to the life on the street. But even still he rebels against her and smokes his pipe and runs off with Tom during the night. When Huck creeps out one night with Tom he comes...

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