... boys find a hidden treasure in a cave, that make them rich. Since Huck doesn't have a family he is taken in by the widow Douglas and her sister Miss Watson. The women do all they can to bring Huck up to be a decent boy with manners, etiquette; they also send him to school and to church. Huck isn't ... a fan of this proper upbringing, but he is compliant to Miss Watson and her ways. Huck's father hears about the money and wealth his son has, so he goes to court to get custody of Huck just for his money. ... most of his time. I"m not saying to skip school to have a good time, but you mak...

• Word Count: 1644
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

... of the laws of society for those of the river. To Huck, society takes many forms; it is the shore, St. Petersburg, the widow, Ms. Watson, the Grangerfords, and the Shepherdsons. All of these elements of society equate unpleasantness for Huck. Although the Grangerfords take Huck in and are kind to him, ... really happening between the two. The pivotal point in Huck and Jim's relationship unfolds as Huck struggles over whether or not to write a letter to Ms. Watson confessing what he had done, and where Jim was. This is also a major point in Huck's constant battle with his own sense of mor...

• Word Count: 1375
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... to this funny behavior because of his lack of understanding. No one had ever prayed before a meal in front of him. Miss Watson, the sister of the Widow, also tried to teach him the ways of Christianity. "Then Miss Watson she took me in the closet and prayed, but nothing come of it. She told me to pray every day, and whatever ... ...

• Word Count: 1345
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School