huck finn Chapters 1-5
After reading chapters 1-5, there are a few questions that I have that need to be answered. My first question would be, why did Huck explore the cave, and why was there money in it? Like some random person just left all this money in the cave, and Huck just happens to find it in this random cave off in the middle of nowhere? That part seems a little tall-tale ish to me. My second question would be where is Huck's mom? Like is she dead or did she leave Huck because his dad is a drunk? I imagine that the book will answer my questions later.
A take away that i see from chapters 1-5 is that it is ok to be, "different" or uncivilized. Huck doesn't care what Widow Douglas thinks about him, and that she is trying to make him more civilized. Huck is gonna do whatever makes him happy, and doesn't give a rat's behind what other people think about him. I sorta have the same outlook on my life, but i do care a tad bit what other people think of me. Mostly its just my friends, family, and peers. But anyone else, i'm doing what ever i want.
My main complaint about this book is sometimes it is difficult to read. Huck and Jim aren't the sharpest crayon in the tool shed's, so it's a little difficult to read in some spots. But other than that I cannot complain I like the book, and I'm enjoying the read.
HUCK FINN CHAPTERS 6-10
A thing I'm really confussed about is why Huck is completely running away. Like why doesn't he just go hide in one of his friends house? I feel like its kind of pointless to run away to some island. Yes if h hid at his friends house eventually he will get caught. So why doesn't he go live in some cave somewhere in the woods? I just confused on why Huck wants to "be dead."
A take away I got from these chapters, was NOT to run away from your problems. Now granted Huck is running away from his drunk dad, but that is his problem. He needs to face this problem in some way. You can't run away from your problems. It will get you no where in life. So whether Huck stands up and fights his dad, or try to get him thrown in jail, or just plain kills him, Huck needs to deal with this problem.
Something I don't like is Huck is running away, and how he is running away from his problems. I have been taught to deal with my problems like a man (or a women) and deal with it. There is no running away from it. So as I said a few sentences ago, I don't like how Huck is being a "wuss."
A take away I got from these chapters, was NOT to run away from your problems. Now granted Huck is running away from his drunk dad, but that is his problem. He needs to face this problem in some way. You can't run away from your problems. It will get you no where in life. So whether Huck stands up and fights his dad, or try to get him thrown in jail, or just plain kills him, Huck needs to deal with this problem.
Something I don't like is Huck is running away, and how he is running away from his problems. I have been taught to deal with my problems like a man (or a women) and deal with it. There is no running away from it. So as I said a few sentences ago, I don't like how Huck is being a "wuss."
Huck finn Chapters 11-13
I have only one question for these three chapters. Why does Huck feel like he has to help the robbers? If Huck is trying to stay on the down low and not be found or seen, why does he talk to the fairy man letting him know of the robbers and the wreck. It's just going to look like Huck had some part of it and more attention will be drawn to him. I just think it wasn't a very intelligent thing for Huck to do. Maybe he did it because he could possibly see himself being in that same position in the future? I don't know but I'm just confused on why he would that.
A take away I got from these chapters is that friendship is important. It doesn't matter what Huck is doing, Jim is right there behind him doing the same thing Huck is. Now they may not always agree on the same thing, but Jim and Huck are always together, as true friends would be.
I like how the material is becoming more easy to read. As I continue to read, I start to develop a pattern to my reading and it is really helping me out and making the read more enjoyable. I also like how I'm starting to relate to Huck and I feel like I know him and he is a friend of my own. Overall I'm enjoying this read and I'm excited to keep on reading!
A take away I got from these chapters is that friendship is important. It doesn't matter what Huck is doing, Jim is right there behind him doing the same thing Huck is. Now they may not always agree on the same thing, but Jim and Huck are always together, as true friends would be.
I like how the material is becoming more easy to read. As I continue to read, I start to develop a pattern to my reading and it is really helping me out and making the read more enjoyable. I also like how I'm starting to relate to Huck and I feel like I know him and he is a friend of my own. Overall I'm enjoying this read and I'm excited to keep on reading!
Huck Finn chapters 14-16
One question i have is why now, is Huck starting to feel bad about taking Jim with him on their "adventures?" Throughout the whole book, Jim has been Hucks best friend, and the only person Huck actually likes, so why now is he feeling remorse about taking Jim with him? If I was in that situation, I couldn't through my best friend who's going through this journey with me, under the bus.
The takeaway I got from these chapters, is the same take away I got out of the last couple chapters. Friendship is a key through their journey together. If Huck and Jim can't trust each other, then who else are they going to trust? And for a part of Huck wanting to sell out Jim like that, it's kinda messed up not only on the friendship kind of level, but on the human morals level to.
I really don't like how Huck wants to sell out Jim! If you can't tell. I have always been a friendly kind of person, and I value respect, friendship, and family over everything else. So by Huck doing this, I've kinda lost respect for him. I know feel bad for Jim and relate more to him now instead of Huck. I would not want Huck as one of my friend after these chapters.
The takeaway I got from these chapters, is the same take away I got out of the last couple chapters. Friendship is a key through their journey together. If Huck and Jim can't trust each other, then who else are they going to trust? And for a part of Huck wanting to sell out Jim like that, it's kinda messed up not only on the friendship kind of level, but on the human morals level to.
I really don't like how Huck wants to sell out Jim! If you can't tell. I have always been a friendly kind of person, and I value respect, friendship, and family over everything else. So by Huck doing this, I've kinda lost respect for him. I know feel bad for Jim and relate more to him now instead of Huck. I would not want Huck as one of my friend after these chapters.
Huck finn chapter 31-33
A question I have is a question I've had for awhile. Why is Huck Always changing his mind or the way he feels towards other people? He will hate the duke and dauphin one paragraph, then turn around and feel remorse for them if something is going bad for them. I've noticed these mood swings throughout the whole book, im just deciding to talk about it now.
A take away I got from these chapters is trust. Trust? Yes, trust. Why? Because Tom is willing to trust Huck , even though he thinks he's dead, and is willing to help break out Jim for him. Tom doesn't have to do this, but since he trust Huck, it is possible for them to get Jim back. If Tom doesn't trust and help Huck, who knows if Huck could get Jim back.
This kind of goes along with my question, I really don't like how Huck is always changing his mind. It's ok to feel bad for someone you don't like for a little bit, but Huck completely changes the way he feels about so said person. All I'm saying is Huck just needs to stay on one side of the fence, or the other. t makes me angry when he's on both sides.
A take away I got from these chapters is trust. Trust? Yes, trust. Why? Because Tom is willing to trust Huck , even though he thinks he's dead, and is willing to help break out Jim for him. Tom doesn't have to do this, but since he trust Huck, it is possible for them to get Jim back. If Tom doesn't trust and help Huck, who knows if Huck could get Jim back.
This kind of goes along with my question, I really don't like how Huck is always changing his mind. It's ok to feel bad for someone you don't like for a little bit, but Huck completely changes the way he feels about so said person. All I'm saying is Huck just needs to stay on one side of the fence, or the other. t makes me angry when he's on both sides.
Huck Finn CHapters 34-37
This isn't necessarily a question, but I'm confused on two things. Why do the come up with one of the dumbest plans I've ever heard of, and they are STILL changing how they think from being rebels, to being goody two shoes. It really just bothers me. And the "plan?" Instead of making a simple plan of just busting him out, they come up with some elaborate plan and make it way more complicated than it should be. Makes sense right?
Not really a take away, but a thing that just clicked for me is that the cross in Huck's dad's boot, resembles Widow Douglas and the good side of Huck that is always changing his mind. I don't know how I didn't connect this earlier until now. Maybe I wasn't paying enough attention.
My only complaints are the same as my questions/statements. I don't like how they are always changing their mind and that STUPID plan. But other than that I'm enjoying the read!
Not really a take away, but a thing that just clicked for me is that the cross in Huck's dad's boot, resembles Widow Douglas and the good side of Huck that is always changing his mind. I don't know how I didn't connect this earlier until now. Maybe I wasn't paying enough attention.
My only complaints are the same as my questions/statements. I don't like how they are always changing their mind and that STUPID plan. But other than that I'm enjoying the read!
HUck finn chapters 38-40
Here we are again... Tom's stupid plan. My new question now is why is Tom so dumb? Like I feel almost as if Tom wants to make this plan impossible, and make it so difficult that even he can barely pull off. Which is pretty much what he is doing, but it's just down right stupid! Why not just devise a plan that's simple and works effectively . Just the question that has been bothering me, and also my complaint...
A take away from these chapters is if I'm going to do something, do be stupid about it. Do it intelligently. TOMS PLAN IS SO DUMBBBBBB. I really can't stand it. I know I've complained a lot about it but its just dumb! If I were to bust out Jim, I would cut the whole in the shed, like they did, pack up some food and leave! That simple! There doesn't have to be anymore to it!
One little thing that happened that made me angry again is how Huck, wanting to bust out Jim, is upset because they scratched on the shed. But lets ignore the fact that i just cut a whole in the shed? Huck contradicts himself all the time!!! It still makes me angry.
A take away from these chapters is if I'm going to do something, do be stupid about it. Do it intelligently. TOMS PLAN IS SO DUMBBBBBB. I really can't stand it. I know I've complained a lot about it but its just dumb! If I were to bust out Jim, I would cut the whole in the shed, like they did, pack up some food and leave! That simple! There doesn't have to be anymore to it!
One little thing that happened that made me angry again is how Huck, wanting to bust out Jim, is upset because they scratched on the shed. But lets ignore the fact that i just cut a whole in the shed? Huck contradicts himself all the time!!! It still makes me angry.
Huck finn chapters 41-43
Something that I noticed and is confusing me is that Jim knew Miss Watson was dead, and that she released him in her will, why did he still go through all that trouble with Huck and Tom? I just understand why he would do that! What if he would have been killed! Then whatever plan he had was for nothing. I just don't understand why he wouldn't take his freedom.
A takeaway I got from the whole book I guess, is to enjoy life. These boys had a lot of encounters with danger, and sometimes death. Now I'm not saying living a safe and boring life, I'm saying life is short so I'm going to do what makes me happy. I won't really worry what other people think about me, because in a year or two, I won't see most of them ever again.
Overall I really enjoyed this book. It was difficult at first, but then I found the rhythm to it and I had fun reading the book! The book wasn't one of my favorites, but it was still a good book. The book taught me a couple things along the way also.
A takeaway I got from the whole book I guess, is to enjoy life. These boys had a lot of encounters with danger, and sometimes death. Now I'm not saying living a safe and boring life, I'm saying life is short so I'm going to do what makes me happy. I won't really worry what other people think about me, because in a year or two, I won't see most of them ever again.
Overall I really enjoyed this book. It was difficult at first, but then I found the rhythm to it and I had fun reading the book! The book wasn't one of my favorites, but it was still a good book. The book taught me a couple things along the way also.