... without any rules and has a strong resistance to anything that might "civilize" him. This conflict is introduced in the first chapter through the efforts of the Widow Douglas: she tries to force Huck to wear new clothes, give up smoking, and to learn the Bible. Throughout the novel, Twain seems to suggest that the ... slave and that is illegal. He would be beaten severely then probably killed. This is very serous for Jim. 4. Huck lies to Jim and he believes it. When Jim finds out the truth, he is upset. Huck feels guilty for being mean to Jim, and playing that trick on him. He says that...

• Word Count: 622
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

... without any rules and has a strong resistance to anything that might "civilize" him. This conflict is introduced in the first chapter through the efforts of the Widow Douglas: she tries to force Huck to wear new clothes, give up smoking, and to learn the Bible. Throughout the novel, Twain seems to suggest that the ... slave and that is illegal. He would be beaten severely then probably killed. This is very serous for Jim. 4. Huck lies to Jim and he believes it. When Jim finds out the truth, he is upset. Huck feels guilty for being mean to Jim, and playing that trick on him. He says that...

• Word Count: 613
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Twain uses irony in many points during this novel, by having his characters speak words (or, in Huck's case, think things) which are the opposite of the message he is trying to send. For example, in chapter five Huck's father says, "And looky here - you drop that school, you hear? I'll learn people to bring up a boy to put on airs over his own father and let on to be better'n what he is. You lemme catch you fooling around that school again, you hear? Now looky here; you stop that putting on frills. I won't have it. I'll lay for you, my smarty, and if I catch you about that school I'll tan you...

• Word Count: 767
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School