when they are in the graveyard and seeing the murder
Tom, Huck, and Joe realized that the villagers thought they were dead by overhearing their own funeral service being planned by the townspeople while they were hiding in the caves. They were shocked to hear the details of the funeral arrangements and eulogies, making them aware that everyone believed them to be dead.
Jim kept the dead man's identity a secret from Huck to protect him from the harsh reality that the dead man was Huck's father. He wanted to shield Huck from the emotional burden and potential trauma of finding out the truth about his family.
In this passage, Huck begins to realize the power dynamics at play in society and how these dynamics shape people's actions and beliefs. He starts to question the moral values and principles he has been taught, and grapples with the idea of right and wrong on his own terms. Huck's experiences and interactions with various characters challenge his understanding of the world and lead him to think critically about his own beliefs and values.
Huck liberated Jim and helped Jim realize who he was!
Huck wants people to think he's dead because he's trying to escape from his abusive father and the strict societal expectations placed on him. Faking his death allows him the freedom to embark on adventures without being pursued or controlled by others.
Mrs. Phelps think Huck is Tom Sawyer
A dead snake.
The Duke was able to identify Huck and the King as frauds when he noticed discrepancies in their story and behavior, leading him to realize they were not the royal family they claimed to be.
Huck learns from Mrs. Judith Loftus that there is a reward out for Jim, and that there are men searching for him. She also tells Huck that there are rumors circulating about Jim's whereabouts, making Huck realize that they need to be cautious in their travels.
a dead cat
Jim does not tell Huck who the dead man is because he is trying to protect Huck from the truth. Huck's reaction to finding out that the dead man is Pap might be too overwhelming for him, so Jim keeps this information from him to shield him from unnecessary pain and distress.
Huck and Tom decide to rub a dead cat on their warts at midnight to make them disappear, based on a superstition they've heard. They believe in the power of the ritual and think it will work.
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