my first impression of huckle berry finn is adventurous and a little bit of a rebel... he always seems to do what he wants reguardless of what the consequences might be...(examples are in the first 2 chapters when he runs into the black man)
My first impression of Hukleberry Finn that (like Alex said) he is rebelious. He is also sort of on the risky side. Not as risky as Tom though it seems. Finn kind of reminds of the stereotypical teenager.
bloggerMy first impression of Huck is that he is very adventurous. This is mainly because of his eagerness to be a part of the group of robbers that Tom and the rest of the boys were forming. Huck was mortified by the fact that the boys might have excluded him from the group b/c he didn't have a family member to offer to kill. He really wanted to be a part of the group, which shows how he yearned for adventure in his life.
Well, Tom was different then Huck in my opinion because, Tom was not afraid to actually start a gang. Now I am past that part so I can't compare anymore how they are different.
o n by the way mrs. A. , my reaction to the book is ehhh .. i say this becuase i read this book once b4 and it did not cathc my attention n still is not... i guess its becuase i dnt like to read these genres.. srry?..lol umm but the book isnt that bad it shows how finn grows n changes whileas time goes by so i will continue to let u knoe if my opinions of the book change..
Although Huck might seem rebelious, I just think he is misunderstood. I don't blame him at all for wanting to run away. Widow Douglas adopted him to "sivilize" Huck and this can definately be constrewed as demeaning, rude, and insulting. If I were in Huck's position, I think i would want to run away as well because it no one wants to be looked down upon. However, i disliked the way Huck was so interested in joining a gang. My first impression of Huck is that he is a misunderstood boy who just feels like he doesn't have much in this world. I think when Tom Sawyer offered Huck to be in a gang, Huck accepted because he was just looking for a father figure or someone he could relate to. I think if Huck had someone that would put him in the right direction, he would become a great person.One might immediately judge Huck because he doesn't like to "grumble" before meals and he isn't interested in Moses but i do honestly think that deep down, he is a good kid. I think Huck shows a glimpse of his "good side" when he learns how to read and agrees to "be respectable." I think that he dislikes the attempts made by Widow and Miss Watson to improve his behavior because he can't relate to them and he dislikes them but i cant blame him. He just feels umcomfortable around these people. One can easily tell that Huck is just in desperate need of someone he could relate to because he says he wants to go to the "bad place" because Tom Sawyer would end up there and "i wanted him and me to be together." As i said before, if he had a positive influence in his life, he would show his good side, but unfortunately he looks up to someone who is headed down a dangerous road. P.S. sorry i took so long to post a comment. I was having technical difficulties and i needed assistance silly me. Hope everyone has a good week off and enjoys the book...VERY NICE!
My impression of Huckleberry is that he is very superstitious. I found it funny the way he is always trying to rid of bad luck like when he spilled the salt in chapter six. He is also very naive believing much of tom sawyer's beliefs and thinking of them for very long before making a judgement. Then again it is prrobably due to his lack of schooling.
I have to agree with what Devon said, Huck is definately rebelious. For example, he doesnt want to eat only when the dinner bell rings. Although this is just a small aspect, i think he just refuses to accept the "laws of society". He doesnt accept them and as Andre said, he follows somebody who is not a very good role model. His life was hard and i think, like anyone in such a situation would, why should I follow society if it never helped him. Being a child grown up in his situation, i think his rebelious state of mind is justified. You rebel against what you think is wrong.
Well, that's better! To answer your questions about a double entry, no guys, the blog took the place of that-- I am so happy that you're almost finished reading the book, Devon. Sorry you are not enjoying it Alex, but what about looking at it through the lens of the controversy it created: Do you think that Mark Twain was a racist as some people content? Andre, your comments concerning Huck were very insightful-I agree that deep down Huck is a good person-who is at times at odds with "civilization" Ronal, welcome to the blog!Yes, he is superstitious, but who else is in the story so far? What does that say about the society? Guys, do you think that Tom Sawyer meant a "gang" in the same sense that it is used today? Where do you think that he gets all of his ideas from? Try to use evidence and quotes from the text more.
Kristin, I think you are right on about your take on Huck being rebellious. This motif will continue throughout the novel. Keep track of it. It might be a theme in the book.
What do you think about Jim and Huck hooking up together? What do they have in common? What does Twain want to show us about Jim?
What do you think about Jim and Huck hooking up together? What do they have in common? What does Twain want to show us about Jim?
Well, for one ting, Huck and Jim are both the pariah's in society. Jim is a slave on the run, and Huck is an alleged dead person, so he's on the run too b/c no one is supposed to know that he is alive. Both have to be careful not to get caught by anyone as they venture on their journey on their little raft. I think Twain paired them together to reveal to his audience that while Southern society dehumanizes him, he really is human. We see this throughout the book, as Jim gradually grows to love Huck and trusts him as a white man. I cant remmeber where in the book, but Jim at one time claims that Huck is "the best friend he haver had and the only friend he has now." We also see that Jim grows to care for Huck, liek an actual human, like a father let's say. He tries to help Huck in any way he can and looks out for him. For example, Jim would altruistically(if that's the right word) let Huck go on sleeping whenever it was Huck's turn to watch and steer the ship, instead of waking Huck up. Also, the time when Huck had to go "humble himself to a nigger" shows how Jim is a human b/c he had real feelings and his feelings were hurt by the trick Huck played on him. The fact that Huck humbled himself shows how Huck finally viewed him as a human ina way. Also, all the times that Jim was glad Huck had returned from whatever adventure he was on shows how Jim really grew to love Huck, and vice versa.
Do you think that Mark Twain was a racist as some people content?
I do think, for me the "n word" is a little uncomfortable and some things in the book may seem controversial, but he is writing about a very trying time in American history where we lacked, in a way, lacked humanity. I think if we look at any piece about slavery, controversial ideas are seen. I just think he wrote what he felt about the topic and it shouldnt be taken out of hand.
well mrs. A. to answer your question of do i think twain is a racist ... i must say no. i say this becuase he is trying to explain what was going on in this society and what a better way than by using the termenology they used and by showing people today that these situtations continued on til today, around the world. If twain was using his termenology to target a certain race then yes i would find him to be a racist but since he not targeting a single race, but a whole socitey, i strongly believe he should not be considered a racist.
To the question of whether Twain is racist...I agree with Alex. I don't think he is racist either. He uses the same words that Southerners used and I think it portrays the time period better. Twain seems to contradict himself a lot though.
When I first read about Huck, I thought of him as wanting to fit in with the crowd. Tom Sawyer is everything he is not and I think that kind of influences him to be more adventurous. He has his own opinions of situations even though his opinions do not match others'. Also I don't think that Tom Sawyers gang is similar to todays gang. I think he wanted to form a gang as a sign of a friendship.
Your comments are very astute. I agree with your take on Tom Sawyer and Huck's willingness to go along with him. How do you think Twain contradicts himself?
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my first impression of huckle berry finn is adventurous and a little bit of a rebel... he always seems to do what he wants reguardless of what the consequences might be...(examples are in the first 2 chapters when he runs into the black man)
My first impression of Hukleberry Finn that (like Alex said) he is rebelious. He is also sort of on the risky side. Not as risky as Tom though it seems. Finn kind of reminds of the stereotypical teenager.
-Devon M.
bloggerMy first impression of Huck is that he is very adventurous. This is mainly because of his eagerness to be a part of the group of robbers that Tom and the rest of the boys were forming. Huck was mortified by the fact that the boys might have excluded him from the group b/c he didn't have a family member to offer to kill. He really wanted to be a part of the group, which shows how he yearned for adventure in his life.
Good response, Alex. You captured Huck's nature and you provided an example.
How is Tom different than Huck, Devon? Your comments are very insightful.
Shelley Macabelly, you rock!
What's up with you AP English? Where are your reactions to the great American novel?????????????????
This was a requirement of the class, not an option!
Ms. A
Well, Tom was different then Huck in my opinion because, Tom was not afraid to actually start a gang. Now I am past that part so I can't compare anymore how they are different.
Devon, what part are you up to? Continue to post comments after each reading so you can receive credit for the reading.
What do you think of the book so far?
mrs. A. , for the double entrys is 2 quotes for every 3 chapters ok?... cuz ive havent been finding a lot of qutoes that stick out to me...?
o n by the way mrs. A. , my reaction to the book is ehhh .. i say this becuase i read this book once b4 and it did not cathc my attention n still is not... i guess its becuase i dnt like to read these genres.. srry?..lol umm but the book isnt that bad it shows how finn grows n changes whileas time goes by so i will continue to let u knoe if my opinions of the book change..
Although Huck might seem rebelious, I just think he is misunderstood. I don't blame him at all for wanting to run away. Widow Douglas adopted him to "sivilize" Huck and this can definately be constrewed as demeaning, rude, and insulting. If I were in Huck's position, I think i would want to run away as well because it no one wants to be looked down upon. However, i disliked the way Huck was so interested in joining a gang. My first impression of Huck is that he is a misunderstood boy who just feels like he doesn't have much in this world. I think when Tom Sawyer offered Huck to be in a gang, Huck accepted because he was just looking for a father figure or someone he could relate to. I think if Huck had someone that would put him in the right direction, he would become a great person.One might immediately judge Huck because he doesn't like to "grumble" before meals and he isn't interested in Moses but i do honestly think that deep down, he is a good kid. I think Huck shows a glimpse of his "good side" when he learns how to read and agrees to "be respectable." I think that he dislikes the attempts made by Widow and Miss Watson to improve his behavior because he can't relate to them and he dislikes them but i cant blame him. He just feels umcomfortable around these people. One can easily tell that Huck is just in desperate need of someone he could relate to because he says he wants to go to the "bad place" because Tom Sawyer would end up there and "i wanted him and me to be together." As i said before, if he had a positive influence in his life, he would show his good side, but unfortunately he looks up to someone who is headed down a dangerous road.
P.S. sorry i took so long to post a comment. I was having technical difficulties and i needed assistance silly me. Hope everyone has a good week off and enjoys the book...VERY NICE!
My impression of Huckleberry is that he is very superstitious. I found it funny the way he is always trying to rid of bad luck like when he spilled the salt in chapter six. He is also very naive believing much of tom sawyer's beliefs and thinking of them for very long before making a judgement. Then again it is prrobably due to his lack of schooling.
I like the book so far. I didn't know we had to do a entry (written) on this book. What are we suppose to do?
I am a litte bit bind where you assigned. I am on chapter 25. I will finish it though before school on Wednesday.
I have to agree with what Devon said, Huck is definately rebelious. For example, he doesnt want to eat only when the dinner bell rings. Although this is just a small aspect, i think he just refuses to accept the "laws of society". He doesnt accept them and as Andre said, he follows somebody who is not a very good role model. His life was hard and i think, like anyone in such a situation would, why should I follow society if it never helped him. Being a child grown up in his situation, i think his rebelious state of mind is justified. You rebel against what you think is wrong.
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Devon, i dont think we have a written assignment.. i thought this was the assignment
Ok Kristin. I was not sure. Thanks! :)
Well, that's better!
To answer your questions about a double entry, no guys, the blog took the place of that--
I am so happy that you're almost finished reading the book, Devon.
Sorry you are not enjoying it Alex, but what about looking at it through the lens of the controversy it created: Do you think that Mark Twain was a racist as some people content?
Andre, your comments concerning Huck were very insightful-I agree that deep down Huck is a good person-who is at times at odds with
"civilization"
Ronal, welcome to the blog!Yes, he is superstitious, but who else is in the story so far? What does that say about the society?
Guys, do you think that Tom Sawyer meant a "gang" in the same sense that it is used today? Where do you think that he gets all of his ideas from?
Try to use evidence and quotes from the text more.
Keep blogging!!!!!
Kristin, I think you are right on about your take on Huck being rebellious. This motif will continue throughout the novel. Keep track of it. It might be a theme in the book.
What do you think about Jim and Huck hooking up together? What do they have in common? What does Twain want to show us about Jim?
What do you think about Jim and Huck hooking up together? What do they have in common? What does Twain want to show us about Jim?
Well, for one ting, Huck and Jim are both the pariah's in society. Jim is a slave on the run, and Huck is an alleged dead person, so he's on the run too b/c no one is supposed to know that he is alive. Both have to be careful not to get caught by anyone as they venture on their journey on their little raft. I think Twain paired them together to reveal to his audience that while Southern society dehumanizes him, he really is human. We see this throughout the book, as Jim gradually grows to love Huck and trusts him as a white man. I cant remmeber where in the book, but Jim at one time claims that Huck is "the best friend he haver had and the only friend he has now." We also see that Jim grows to care for Huck, liek an actual human, like a father let's say. He tries to help Huck in any way he can and looks out for him. For example, Jim would altruistically(if that's the right word) let Huck go on sleeping whenever it was Huck's turn to watch and steer the ship, instead of waking Huck up. Also, the time when Huck had to go "humble himself to a nigger" shows how Jim is a human b/c he had real feelings and his feelings were hurt by the trick Huck played on him. The fact that Huck humbled himself shows how Huck finally viewed him as a human ina way. Also, all the times that Jim was glad Huck had returned from whatever adventure he was on shows how Jim really grew to love Huck, and vice versa.
Do you think that Mark Twain was a racist as some people content?
I do think, for me the "n word" is a little uncomfortable and some things in the book may seem controversial, but he is writing about a very trying time in American history where we lacked, in a way, lacked humanity. I think if we look at any piece about slavery, controversial ideas are seen. I just think he wrote what he felt about the topic and it shouldnt be taken out of hand.
well mrs. A. to answer your question of do i think twain is a racist ... i must say no. i say this becuase he is trying to explain what was going on in this society and what a better way than by using the termenology they used and by showing people today that these situtations continued on til today, around the world. If twain was using his termenology to target a certain race then yes i would find him to be a racist but since he not targeting a single race, but a whole socitey, i strongly believe he should not be considered a racist.
To the question of whether Twain is racist...I agree with Alex. I don't think he is racist either. He uses the same words that Southerners used and I think it portrays the time period better. Twain seems to contradict himself a lot though.
When I first read about Huck, I thought of him as wanting to fit in with the crowd. Tom Sawyer is everything he is not and I think that kind of influences him to be more adventurous. He has his own opinions of situations even though his opinions do not match others'. Also I don't think that Tom Sawyers gang is similar to todays gang. I think he wanted to form a gang as a sign of a friendship.
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Your comments are very astute. I agree with your take on Tom Sawyer and Huck's willingness to go along with him. How do you think Twain contradicts himself?
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