Sunday, July 28, 2013

Chapters 39-end

What did you think about the way Mark Twain ended the novel? Explain why you feel the way you do about the ending.
*Your response is due next Sunday, August 4th
*See you tomorrow!

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Chapters 34-38

Discuss the differences between Huck's idea to free Jim and Tom's. Discuss what this shows the reader about each character at this point in the novel.

Sunday, July 14, 2013

Chapters 30-33

What do you think was the purpose of the King and the Duke characters?  Explain your answer with exact quotes from the novel.

Monday, July 8, 2013

Chapters 21-29

I apologize for the delay in getting the question posted.  The due date for the question will still be Friday.
Explain how Huck seems to grow up during the ordeal during the King and Duke's deception as the Wilks brothers.  Explain how Huck seems to mature morally.

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

No question this week

In lieu of 4th of July week, there will be no question this week. Regular questions will resume on Saturday. Enjoy the week!

Sunday, June 23, 2013

Chapters 15-20

Huck seems to have a series of moral dilemmas in chapter 16.  Explain the significance of the dilemmas Huck faces, and what they show the reader about Huck's character at this point in the novel.

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Chapters 8-14

These chapters introduce the relationship between Huck and Jim.  Jim seems to believe heavily in superstition.  Explain how superstition affects Jim, and how both Jim and Huck feel that certain events are a direct result of superstition.