... of cowardice and claims no one wants to be there and is motivated by fear. He continues, saying they failed to bring a "true man," a leader who is brave and has purpose. After Sherburn finishes, everyone disperses. Huck then thinks to himself that's he could have stayed if he had wanted to. It was in Sherburn's ... and just went along living everyday life. Everyday life basically consisted of religion, education, and trying to become civilized. Huck, however, was different. He questioned the world around him and did not want to become conformed like everyone else. Huck decided that he wo...

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• Grade Level: High School

... says that no one really wants to be there and everyone is afraid. He goes on to say that they failed to bring a "true man", someone to follow who is brave and has a purpose. After the end of the speech, the crowd disperses. The speech was so powerful that it made Huck think, "I could a staid, if I'd wanted ... just goes along living everyday life. Everyday life basically consisted of religion, education, and trying to become civilized. Huck, however, was different. he questions the world around him and does not want to become conformed like everyone else. Huck decides that he will live ...

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• Grade Level: High School