... They argue that it is too coincidental and that Tom's crazy, quixotic schemes conflict with the seriousness of Jim's predicament. However, I disagree with that claim, and consider the ending to be one of the most entertaining parts of the novel. Critics of the ending of the novel argue that it is ... too coincidental, and I can agree somewhat with this claim. The King and the Duke sell Jim to a farmer named Silas Phelps. Huck goes to the farm to try to figure out a way to free Jim, only to discover that the Phelps are the aunt and uncle of Tom Sawyer ... criticize the ending because of...

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• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School