Huck Finn's "death" puts forth many parts of Huck that we have yet to see in this novel. It shows us his imagination, his maturity, but also how immature he can be. His morals are obviously strong enough to influence him to actually put this plan into action, but he also should not be focusing on just himself, and how he is feeling. The judge and the widow are trying their hardest to get him out of the situation he is in, and when they are unable to, they must feel guilty. This is an example of his selfish immaturity.
But there is also a mature side of him that helps him to put this plan in motion. Most children Huck's age would not be able to pull of the stunt that he did. His imaginative ways, along with his ability to think realistically, allow him to pull it all off.
I also believe that since he never was able to go to school for a longer time and learned more, his immaturity has gotten him farther than if he had gone! Because of his lack of school, he got more "street smarts" and learned to think for himself and survival! Everything he did in that stunt could be done without going to school! He's very smart for his age! I agree!
ReplyDeleteI agree because Huck is really immature.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Coming from me who has little siblings I know at this age kids don't normally have this high level thinking strategies. Huck might not have a lot of schooling and book smart skills but can defiantly handle himself in the real world.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you completely. Honestly, i feel that not many people woould pull this stunt at all.
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