Discuss the development of Jim as a character. How is he portrayed in the opening chapters of the novel? How …

At the end of the novel, Huck says, “But I reckon I got to light out for the Territory ahead …

Examine the novel’s portrayal of racism. Is the novel racist or is it merely holding a mirror to a racist …

What is Mark Twain’s message about morality and religion? How does Twain use both the geography and characters in the …

What techniques does Twain use to create sympathy for his characters, in particular, Jim? Are these techniques effective? Why might …

Discuss the place of morality in Huckleberry Finn. In the world of the novel, where do moral values come from? …

The revelation at the novel’s end that Tom has known all along that Jim is a free man is startling. …

Describe some of the models for families that appear in the novel. What is the importance of family structures? What …

Lying occurs frequently in this novel. Curiously, some lies, like those Huck tells to save Jim, seem to be “good” …

Compare and contrast Rule of the Bone by Russell Banks with Huckleberry Finn.   Twain’s writings were directly affected by …