Huck Finn Exit Slip

1. Huck Finn Exit Slip • A coming of age story is a person’s transition from childhood to adulthood. A coming-of-age story in literature or film is memorable because the character undergoes adventures and/or inner turmoil in his/her growth and development as a human being. Some characters come to grips with the reality of cruelty in the world--with war, violence, death, racism, and hatred--while others deal with family, friends, or community issues. • Construct an argument to explain how this story is an example of a coming of age tale for the character Huckleberry Finn. Think about how he changes over the course of the film. Write your response in an organized manner. • How to organize your argument: • State your argument in your first sentence. This is your thesis. • Give a specific example of what Huck was like at the beginning of the film and explain what this shows about him. • Then give a few specific examples from the film where he starts to change. Explain how each example shows the internal struggle Huck deals with. • Lastly, describe ultimately how Huck has grown up by the end of the film. Explain what this shows about him. How has be become an “adult”? • Restate your thesis as your concluding sentence.