What surprised you?

What surprised you about the characters of Huck and Jim after you saw the movie? For example, many of you expressed surprise that Jim was much older than Huck (Jim: 19, Huck: 12).

Huck a girl?

Based on your recollection of Wednesday's reading, why does Huck dress up like a girl? What does he find out and what do he and Jim decide to do as a result?

Huck's dad

Describe Huck Finn's Dad. What kind of person is he?

A dollar

Why does Huck Finn sell his fortune to judge Thatcher for a $1?

Who is Huckleberry Finn?

Who is Huck Finn? What is his situation?

The opening words to the novel are:

NOTICE

Persons attempting to find a motive in this narrative will be prosecuted; persons attempting to find a moral in it will be banished; persons attempting to find a plot will be shot.

Why does Twain begin the novel that way?

Riverboat captain

1. Why was Twain's job as a riverboat captain a difficult one?

2. What happened to Twain's brother? What kind of effect did this have on him?

3. Why did Twain stop being a riverboat captain and go out west?

Samuel Clemen's early life

How did Sam Clemen's early exposure to slaves help shape his attitude towards African Americans?

Slavery

Do you think it remains important to learn about slavery and the issues faced by our country over a hundred years ago? Explain.