religion

religion

What is Huck Finn's religion? How does it affect his relationship with Jim and others?

Huckleberry Finn’s Religion Huck Finn’s religion is vague, he believes in God as an entity, but feels religion is an outlet for further personal gain. “I went out in the woods and turned it over in my mind a long time, but I couldn’t see no advantage about it… so at last I reckoned I wouldn’t bother with it anymore,” (Twain, 19). Though despite his claims that he “didn’t bother with it anymore,” he still finds glory in sermons “everybody sung it and it was kind of grand to hear it, there was so many of them and they done it in such a rousing way,” (Twain, 143). He finds meaning in God and the Bible, though he does not outwardly praise it. This puts a strain on his relationship with Miss Watson, what with their varying views on religion. “Miss Watson she kept pecking at me,” (Twain 25) with Huck ignoring her attempts to teach him proper religion it built tension between the two, causing a rift and further grievances with one another. In Huck and Jim’s relationship there was some strife caused by varying views in religion but it was minor and did not hinder their friendship. One day when Huck was reading to Jim about King Solomon, Jim and Huck got into an argument. Huck tried to persuade Jim of King Solomon’s wisdom, but Jim could not be swayed, as he replied, “…he warn’t no wise man nuther,” (Twain, 98). But despite the occasional argument, their friendship was one few had seen, unhindered by inhibitions brought on by stereotypes and racism “Jim this is nice… I wouldn’t want to be nowhere else but here,” said Huck as they were sailing down the smooth waters. “You’s de bes’ fren’ Jim’s ever had,” (Twain 113).

Jessica Morgan-Davies Meghan Cotter Amanda Emenecker

Your supporting quotes emphasized the point you were trying to make. The beginning of your paragraph is organized and clear. When you began speaking about Jim, and King Solomon, we feel as though this is a little off topic. By this we mean that it drifts slightly from speaking on Huck's or Jim's view of religion to high appraise to their bond. How could you better conclude the paragraph? We also feel that the icing on the cake for this paragraph could've been the few instances that Huck talks about divine Providence over his travels. It is well as it is, but this could've made it a little bit better.

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