Huckarrific

Today we took a reading check quiz on the first half of Huck Finn. Sadly it looks like several people did not complete the reading. Please make sure you get caught up. It isn't very enjoyable to discuss a book you haven't read. I attempted to just give a few ideas about the novel but of course barely even touched on everything I wanted to say.
I also forgot to pass out the new MC test so you all have that to look forward to tomorrow.
Here are some general notes to think about in regards to the novel. This would also be some good stuff to discuss tomorrow.

• Violence—very graphic images, Tom’s games, feud, Boggs, Huck’s beatings (7 deaths by first half)
• Religion hypocrisy—slave owners, praying, killing neighbors,
• Romantic ideals—Tom’s schemes, Huck mimics with realism (fake death, robbers, feud, fake identity, prison break)
• Education—Tom (imagination, formal) versus Huck (logic, street)
• Portrayal of Jim—superstitious, takes care of Huck, loyal, logical (hairball, king solermun, French)
• Alcoholism—how many times does it show up
• Portrayal of women—clever, discover Huck’s lies
• Signs of Huck maturing—scene with Buck,