The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Chapters 24-26 – Flashcards
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What makes Huck determined to steal the gold back from the duke and king?
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Huck is determined to steal the gold back for the girls because they have been so nice to him.
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Why do the duke and king give 'their' part of the inheritance to the girls?
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The King and Duke give their part of the inheritance to the girls for show. They want to make themselves look honest and want everyone to trust them. They know that they plan to steal it all regardless so they can make a show of giving their part to the girls.
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What qualities do the Wilks girls have that allow them to be duped so easily? how does Mary Jane's response to Joanna's grilling of Huck help emphasize this?
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They have been brought up as ladies, which means to respect your elders and always be kind to guests in your home. They also do not have family anymore except for these men and they want to be close to them. They also are gullible. All of this is shown when Mary Jane scolds Joanna for grilling Huck, because she says he is their guest and Joanna will be respectful of him.
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