Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

$6,000 - This is what Tom and Huck received from the treasure they found in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

Mississippi River - This is a great navigable river in the USA.

Jackson's Island - This is a haven surrounded by water for Huck and Jim.

Cairo - You'll find this place where two rivers meet.

Parkville - This is a town in which the king plays the role of a reformed pirate.