In Chapter 31 Huck is looking for Jim. He is being
mature because he is being proactive instead of just sitting there and weeping
about the disappearance of his friend.
Another example of Huck maturing is that he came to
the realization that you can’t pray a lie. He also remembered all the times Jim
was there for him and realized he shouldn’t turn in his friend. He took a
difficult situation and picked a side. Nobody told him what to do.
In chapter 34 Huck and Tom went to town to warn the
criminals before they got in trouble. When they came it was too late. They saw
the duke and king tarred with feather. Then you see Huck’s coming of age when he
says “Well, it made me sick to see it; and I was sorry for them poor pitiful
rascals, it seemed like I couldn’t ever feel any hardness against them any more
in the world. It was a dreadful thing to see. Human beings CAN be awful cruel
to one another.” He was quite mature for believing that no one deserves this type
of punishment and also witnesses and learns about the harsh nature of human
beings.
Huck knows if Tom helps a nigger runaway, then Tom
and his family would lose their good reputation. Although he really wanted Jim
to be free, he also wanted to be a true friend to Tom. He forgot about his wants and told Tom that he
could quit and save himself. That is a true friend and the mindset of a young
adult.
3 comments:
Hey Aliyah! I totally agree with you when you say how Huck is being mature and proactive about this whole situation instead of just sitting around being upset about his missing friend. You make a good point when you point out the fact that Huck decided not to turn in Jim without letting anyone influence his decision. That just proves how Huck is developing a mature mindset and how he thoroughly considers his emotions and conscience to help him make his decisions. You're doing a great job analyzing the text through the identity/maturity lense!
Aliyah! I like that you mentioned the tar and feather scene. It really made your blog stand out from the rest. Most of us were so concerned with the main event, Jim being sold for forty dollars, that we completely forgot that small scene. Though it was a small scene I do agree that Huck showed tremendous growth in mentality and though he comes from a harsh background he showed more compassion than the men who punished the conmen. I especially like the quote you used when Huck realizes how cruel humans can be to each other even though each one of them is created equally. The quote really ties in with your response and sums it all up. (:
Hi, Aliyah! Great post! I really enjoyed the fact that you inserted the scene where Huck is remorseful about the punishment that the Duke and King receive. I feel as though that scene is not a growing point, however. That scene really reminds me of Huck’s relationship with his dad. Huck didn’t like him and he was not treated well, but yet he stays with his father. This is the same sort of reliance that Huck has with the conmen. The Duke and King treat Huck very poorly but Huck still feels sorry when they are punished. Huck needs to develop a better sense of right and wrong, and until then, he cannot grow morally.
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