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The Moral and Social Journeys of Huck Finn: Understanding Racism and Growth

This discussion explores the complex themes of racism and moral development in Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." It raises provocative questions about the nature of racism in society, self-perception, and the transformative journey of its characters. We delve into Huck's evolving understanding of right and wrong, influenced by societal norms and personal experiences. Through Huck's interactions, especially with Jim, we reflect on the significance of moral choices and the broader implications of a society steeped in racism.

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The Moral and Social Journeys of Huck Finn: Understanding Racism and Growth

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  1. Huck: Freewrite and discussion questions

  2. If you’re born into a racist society, can you be blamed for being racist? • Why is it that some people born into racist societies realize the wrong of racism, while others do not? • Can a person be racist against himself? For example, can a black person think black people are less than white people?

  3. Who was Solomon? Why doesn’t Jim understand his story? • 88-89

  4. How comes Jim doesn’t understand languages? • 89-90

  5. 91: What is the significance of Cairo?

  6. Huck finally apologizes to Jim. What TWO things does this apology tell us about Huck? • 96-97

  7. 98-on • Why does he want to “give Jim up?” • Why doesn’t he? • What does Huck’s dilemma tell us about him?

  8. THE JOURNEY • Huck Finn is a journey-novel. on a practical level, it is a physical journey. But there are other levels to the journey metaphor: • Journey of Satire: Twain mocks and satirizes a lot of different people as Huck floats down the river • Moral Journey: Huck must try and do the “right thing” as he floats down the Mississippi. He needs to come to grips with his own moral code. • Right now, what does Huck think defines right-wrong? • Right now, what is Huck “using” to make his moral decisions?

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