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Huck struggles against society and its attempts to civilize him.The persons who try to civilize him are Miss Watson the Widow Douglas and other adults he comes across.How does this help Huck grow up?
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Not only do Miss Watson and Widow Douglas push their views of society on Huck, Tom, Jim and Pap do as well. As Huck learns about the beliefs of Tom and the "books" and Jim's beliefs in voodoo, superstitions, and charms he grows up. Huck does not like living in the ways of Widow Douglas or Pap ultimately leading to his escape to Jackson's Island. The way other people are trying to civilize him is taking away his innocence. As he breaks away from others' personal beliefs, he is becoming more of an individual and listens to his heart. This is proven when he states "I'll go to helll" (207).
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What does widow Douglas want to do for huck?
The Widow Douglas wants to not only provide Huckleberry Finn with a home, which in his case is not a social situation to which he has previously had the priveledge, but she is attempting to civilize him. As Huck would say, 'sivilize'. She has provided him with his own room, fresh clothing, and an opportunity for education. She attempts to teach him about God and Christianity as well as exposing him to societal expectations at the time.
Who were the two women who tried to civilize Huckleberry Finn?
The two women who tried to "sivilize" Huck, were Miss Watson and Widow Douglas.
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