providence =
luck
; or God's intervention. There are no more uses of “providence” in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
What was Huck's response to Aunt Sally's question about whether anyone was killed when the cylinder head broke and how does his response fit or not fit with what you know about Huck so far?
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What was Huck's response to Aunt Sally's question about whether anyone was killed when the cylinder head broke and how did his response fit or not fit with what you know about Huck so far?
Huck tells sally that nobody was killed, but proceeds to say a black man was killed.
Who or what is Providence from page 219 Providence always did put the right words in my mouth?
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What was Huck's response to Aunt Sally's question about whether anyone was killed when the cylinder head broke and how did his response fit or not fit with what you know about Huck so far?
Huck tells sally that nobody was killed, but proceeds to say a black man was killed.
What is Huck's understanding of providence in this chapter?
Huck sees Providence as something that is freely given to anybody and everybody who is open to it. Huck's version assumes
a loving and benevolent God in all situations who loves to help as long as the person is willing to let the divine help happen
. That's what Huck does in chapter 32.
Who finally reveals the true identities of Huck and Tom at the Phelps Plantation?
When asked why he would go through so much trouble to set a free man free, Tom says he “wanted the adventure of it.” At that moment,
Tom's Aunt Polly
appears at the Phelps farm and reveals the true identities of “Sid” and “Tom.” She also confirms that Jim is a free man. Huck makes two important discoveries.
Why did Jim feel bad about hitting his daughter?
Jim is
torn apart when he hears a thud in the distance
that reminds him of the time he beat his daughter Lizabeth for not doing what he told her to do. When he was beating her, Jim didn't realize that Lizabeth couldn't hear his instructions because a bout with scarlet fever had left her deaf.
How does Huck find out his identity at the Phelps?
Petersburg. How does Huck find out his identity at the Phelps?
Huck Finn has to pretend to be Tom Sawyer because he realizes that the family that is holding Jim is none other than the family of Tom Sawyer
. … Tom thinks Huck's journey thus far has been a true adventure.
Which Providence God would Huck go with if he wanted him and why?
21). Of the two versions of Providence, hers has the greater appeal for Huck; and in chapter 3, he admits that he would prefer to belong to
the Widow's providence
“if he[God] wanted” (Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, p. 21) him.
How does Huck respond to the Duke and King being tarred and feathered?
What is Huck's reaction to their punishment? The duke and king end up being tarred and feathered.
Huck shows that he has a soft heart, although the duke and king treated both him and Jim nasty
, he feels sorry for them. He wonders how humans can be so cruel to one another.
How does Twain use irony in the discussion between Huck and Mrs Phelps?
When Mrs. Phelps asks if anyone was hurt in the accident, Huck replies that no one was hurt, only one African American died
. The irony here is in the double meaning of the term “no one” as it implies two, contradictory ideas.
Why is Huck a hard time understanding religion?
Because Huck takes everything at face value, he cannot understand the concept of prayer or “spiritual gifts.”
He does not reject religion
, but his literal mindset has difficulty with beliefs that, on the surface, appear to be impractical or untrue.
Who does Huck blame for stealing the Duke and King's money *?
78. Who does Huck blame for stealing the duke and king's money? He blames
it on the slaves
.
Why is Huck confused and disappointed by praying?
Miss Watson tells Huck to pray, but Huck is
very confused about religion
and doesn't understand why people pray so much but then don't get what they want. … Miss Watson is a good representative of the hypocritical religious and ethical values.
How do Huck and Tom free Jim?
Tom discovers that Jim is being held in a small farm cabin, and the two boys discuss plans to free Jim from captivity. Huck's logical plan is
to steal the keys from Uncle Silas
, quickly unlock Jim, and immediately leave on the raft.
What are the major themes of Huckleberry Finn?
- Slavery and Racism. …
- Society and Hypocrisy. …
- Religion and Superstition. …
- Growing Up. …
- Freedom.
What did Huck and Tom dig the floor with?
Eventually, the men wake and prepare to go. Before they leave, they bury some money they have stolen—$600 in silver—because it is too heavy to carry. While hiding it, they encounter
an iron box
, which they unearth using the tools that the boys left on the ground floor.
