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1. What is the relevance of the story in this era when it was published and at present.

This article was published during the American Civil Battle, or the war between the states, when southern
states businesses were selling black Americans as slaves for white Americans, which is no longer the case,
or perhaps we just don't know whether it is. However, in comparison to their time, there is no difficulty or
concern with slavery or the trade of Black Americans as slaves now.

2. Who are the characters in the story and its characteristics? Describe their
behavior, social norms, and beliefs.
Huckleberry "Huck" Finn is the protagonist and narrator of the story. Huckleberry Finn is the thirteen-year
old son of a local drunkard in St. Petersburg, Missouri, on the Mississippi River. As he is constantly forced
to survive on his wits and is always a bit of an outsider, Huck is educated, knowledgeable, and willing to
come at his own judgments about significant matters, even if his findings contravene society's traditions.
Huck, on the other hand, is still a little child who is influenced by others, particularly his imaginary buddy
Tom.

Tom Sawyer is Huck's friend and the protagonist of Tom Sawyer, a work towhich Huckleberry Finn is
ostensibly a sequel. In Huckleberry Finn, Tom isthe antithesis of Huck: inventive, bossy, and prone to
extravagant plans based on adventure tale themes, Tom is everything Huck is not. Tom's unwavering faith
in the "authorities" of romance books drives him to perform heinous deeds.

Jim is one of Miss Watson's domestic slaves. Jim is superstitious and emotional at times, but he is also
intelligent, realistic, and, in the end, more mature than the rest of the characters in the story. Jim's
humanity, longing for his family, and friendship with both Huck and Tom demonstrate to Huck that race
has no bearing on humanity. Because he is a black man and a fugitive slave, Jim is at the mercy of almost
every other character in the novel, and he is repeatedly put into ludicrous and filthy situations.

Pap Finn, is a local drinker and knave. Pap is a wreck when he first appears in the story, with terrible,
ghostlike white skin and torn clothes. Huck's illiterate father, Pap, disapproves of his education and
frequently abuses him. Pap represents both the overall decline of white civilisation and the break down of
white civilization in the story.

Miss Watson and Widow Douglas are two wealthy sisters who adopt Huckand share a gorgeous home in
St. Petersburg. Miss Watson is the most apparent manifestation of the novel's phony religious and ethical
ideas, as she is gaunt and cruel. The Widow Douglas is a little gentler in her beliefs, and she has more
sympathy for Huck. When Huck acts in a way that goes against the Widow Douglas' expectations, he is
frightened of disappointing her.

Judge Thatcher The local judge who, together with Widow Douglas, is responsible for Huck and is in charge
of safeguarding the money recovered by Huck and Tom at the end of Tom Sawyer. When Huck discovers
that Paphas returned to town, he makes the wise decision to hand over his fortuneto the Judge, who tries
to soothe Huck while refusing to accept the money. In Tom and Becky, Becky is Tom's girlfriend.

3. What is the Point of View in the story?


Because the story's narrator is Huck himself, chronicling his own life, it was told in first person.

4. Does the story portrays the author's  childhood life? justify or prove your answer.
I don't believe it depicts the author's childhood, but since the novel was written during the American War,
it could have been affected by other people's childhoods. Because the Slavery and Racial Discrimination
business andtrades occurred in 1860, a year before the American War began, I believe the novel was
based on the lives of people who were affected by these kinds of trades and businesses, as slavery and
discrimination against Black people were also discussed in the novel.

5. What are the social issues involve and how does it affects the characters in the
story?
The story clearly demonstrates the societal issues at hand, which include slavery and racial prejudice
against Black Americans. And the story's heroes are involved in this issue since they have a slave
companion who has been discriminated against due of his color. Not only that, but it was also
demonstrated how a family manages their child in the same way that Pap controls Huck.

6. What are the traditions/culture of this era that is shown in the story of Miss Watson
and Widow Douglas?
 I can see how they want Huck to follow in their legacy of adhering to their religious values and ethical
manners. The custom of requiring someone to learn a single skill.

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