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AP English Lit Name: Kelsie Mcfadden and Grace Hunter4140200-50799Major Works Data Sheet: Do not cut/paste from a website, which is a form of plagiarism.Title: The Adventures of Huckleberry FinnBiographical information about the author:Author: Mark TwainBorn in 1835 Along with a writer he was a riverboat pilot, journalist, inventor, entrepreneur, and lecturer. Also wrote The Adventures of Tom SawyerReal name Samuel Langhorne Clemens, Mark Twain was his pen name.Growing up, their family struggled economically which inspired his writing.They lived in Hannibal a town situated on the Mississippi River.Twain witnessed violence in Hannibal at young age. At 9, he saw a cattle rancher murdered by a local man. At 10, he witnessed a slave die after a white man hit him with a piece of iron.Date of Publication: December 10, 1884Genre: satireHistorical information about the period of publication or setting of the novel:Takes place before Civil War: 1835–1845. Mark Twain moved to Hannibal at age 4. Hannibal was a town on the Mississippi River very similar to the town depicted in Huck FinnSlavery had ended, but racism still relevant due to Jim Crow LawsDuring this time the Industrial Revolution was in its peak and there existed extreme contrasts between the rich and poorthe novel takes place along the Mississippi River, a place in the South where racial tensions were very high at the time and African Americans were still seen as slaves, not as regular people. This causes character conflict throughout the novel. Characteristics of the genre: satire uses the device of humor to elicit social change. Satire is often implied, meaning the reader must look closely to find the humor of the novel. satire is directed at certain types of people or society as a whole. It is exaggerated to make a point very obvious, and can oftentimes be seen as offensive. Satire often uses humor, irony, and parody to make a political/social statement.Plot Summary: Do not cut/paste from a website, which is a form of plagiarism.The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn takes place in the 1840s when slavery was very present in the South. Huck, a young boy, runs away from home, and meets Jim, a runaway slave. They become friends and undertake a series of adventures including meeting the King and Duke, who send them on a different path. The story follows the duo showing Huckleberry’s slow change of his views on racism. As Jim is discriminated, Huck begins to distinguish between right and wrong. Lastly, Huck is faced with going along with world's prejudice, of which he's been taught, or the lessons he has grown to understand about the evils of racism by knowing Jim. Major Works Data SheetMemorable Quotes at least 3- more is betterQuotationSignificance“It was fifteen minutes before I could work myself up to go and humble myself to a nigger; but I done it, and I warn’t ever sorry for it afterwards, neither.”“We said there warn’t no home like a raft, after all. Other places do seem so cramped up and smothery, but a raft don’t. You feel mighty free and easy and comfortable on a raft”“Good gracious! Anybody hurt?”“No’m. Killed a nigger”“Well it’s lucky; because sometimes people do get hurt”This quote is significant because it’s the beginning of change in Huck. Society has grained into him their ideals of slavery and racism. Huck, growing up in the South, has become a racist himself. However, as a young boy, he is just beginning to establish his own beliefs about the world around him. In this sentence, Huck goes against society’s norms of talking to a slave because he believes that is the right thing to do. In this quote, Jim and Huck have just escaped the Grangerford’s, separating themselves from society again. They express their comfort in nature, as they taste freedom. Huck and Jim are seen as similar rather than different without society’s labels, it is at these times when Huck’s attitude changes. This quote is significant because it shows us the racism that was still very prominent in the south and their attitude towards slaves. Even though Aunt Polly, who says this to Huck, is considered a nice woman, society has pounded their ideals into her brain, causing her to believe that slaves are not considered people.Major Works Data SheetCharactersNameRole in the storySignificanceAdjectivesHuck FinnJimTom SawyerPap FinnThe Duke and The Kingthe Grangerfordsthe ShepherdsonsProtagonist. Runs away from home and adventure down the river ensues.Deuteragonist. Accompanies Huck on the journey. Foiltown drunkThe first people Huck encounters on his adventureprovide Huck with a place to stayenemies to the GrangerfordsNovel revolves around his journey as he runs awaysidekick to Huck through his journey down the MississippiShows the reader how Huck’s life could have turned outexemplifies a negative tone throughout the novelTeach Huck that not everyone should be easily trustedrepresent a southern aristocratic familyengage in many feuds with their competing neighbors 5 miles down the roadBrave, Happy-go-lucky, wise, witty, confident, gullibleSuperstitious, wise, humble, selflesssuccessful, polite, responsible, well-roundeddespicable, solemn, carefreeManipulative, money hungry, poor, greedywealthy, hospitable, concerned with appearancewealthy, arrogantMajor Works Data SheetSettingSignificance of the opening sceneThe story takes place along the Mississippi river bordering Missouri, Illinois, and Arkansas. Before the Civil War1830s-40sThe story takes place in the South Slavery was legal Most inhabitants were uneducated and drunks. In the opening scene of Huckleberry Finn, Huck describes an incident in which the Widow Douglas teaches him about the story of Moses trying to “sivilize” him. In the opening passage, Huck states that he would be willing to go to hell. In the first scene, Huck is is seen Huck is stubborn following his perfect Christian upbringings. Therefore, foreshadowing his likeness to get himself into trouble. Symbols or Motifs (at least three)Significance of the ending / closing sceneChildhood: Huck and Jim’s youth and lack of life experience get them into more trouble than adults would face in similar environments. They are viewed in less of a harsh light by those around them and pardoned more for their actions due to their youth.Superstition: Jim’s variety of fears and superstitions seem to reflect his lack of intelligence, but many of his beliefs end up helping the duo along their journey. This implies that book knowledge is not necessary to thrive. The Mississippi River: represents freedom and new opportunity as the boys travel away from their abuse/enslavement. As the novel comes to a close, Jim is freed from slavery, aunt Sally has offered to adopt Huck, and Huck still has all the money to his name. It is noted that in this happy-go-lucky ending Twain alludes to the American spirit. Despite all that Huck faced on his long journey, his persistence in the long run led to riches and success. Possible Themes – Topics of Discussion (elaborate) minimum of 3Racism: Treatment of Jim and other slaves in the novel and it’s significanceMorality: Huck Finn struggles with the moral dilemma of accepting Jim when the South did not. Friendship: The relationship between Huck and Jim. ................
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