... the shore facilitate those of a hypocritical and demeaning behavior, while those on the river often seem to take on a tranquil manner. In Huckleberry Finn, contrasting settings serve to exemplify the differences that exist between the two settings of the shore and river. One setting, the shore, mirrors the ... . "I laid there in the grass and the cool shade, thinking about things and feeling rested and ruther comfortable and satisfied.""(Twain, 49) When Huck sits alone and thinks, he wonders about the things that happen in life, about slavery, and religion, prayer, and the truth. He con...

• Word Count: 1571
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School