Thursday, July 25, 2013

Huck Finn chp 32-43

Write a brief summary of these chapters. How does Huck change when Tom re-enters the story? What do you think of Tom's plans for Jim's escape? Why did Tom agree to help Huck free Jim? Compare and contrast Tom and Huck again. Write 2 of your own questions. Respond to the posts of 2 of your peers.

Huck Finn chp 23-31

Write a BRIEF summary of these chapters (1-2 sentences/chapter). Is Huck a good person or not? Support your answer with evidence from the text. What is the main conflict in the book? What is the climax of the book? Write 2 of your own questions. Respond to the posts of 2 of your peers.

Huck Finn chp 19-22

Write a BRIEF summary of these chapters (1-2 sentences/chapter). Compare and contrast Huck's life on the raft and Huck's experiences on shore. Where does Huck feel most comfortable? Identify any examples of satire you notice. Write 2 of your own questions. Respond to the posts of 2 of your peers.

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Is Huck Finn a racist book?

Do you think The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a racist book? Why or why not?

Huck Finn chp 13-18

Write a brief summary of these chapters (1-2 sentences per chapter). What do you think is Mark Twain's opinion of the Shepherdsons and Grangerfords? Describe Huck and Jim's relationship. What is it about Huck that allows him to have such a relationship with Jim? Write 2 of your own questions and respond to the posts of 2 of your peers.

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Huck Finn chp 6-12

Write a brief summary of these chapters (1-2 sent. per chapter). Describe Huck's dad. Why did Jim run away? Write 2 of your own questions. Respond to the summaries/answers/questions of 2 of your peers for these chapters or chapters 1-5.

Huck Finn Chp 1-5

Write a brief summary of these chapters (1-2 sentences per chapter). Compare and contrast Huck and Tom. Describe Jim. Write 2 of your own questions.