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    through Huck’s thoughts and situation. The reader can point out that Huck is observant and sort of philosophical. Due to this chaotic situation‚ Twain’s attitude shines through. Mark Twain’s attitude towards Huck is observant and philosophical. In the passage‚ it shows that the situation is chaotic and sickening. Twain utilized pathos in order for the readers to understand Huck’s emotion towards the situation. In line 12-14‚ Huck states‚ “I was sorry for them poor pitiful rascals‚ it seemed like

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    The Ambiguity Use of Symbolism in “The Scarlet Letter” Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel‚ The Scarlett Letter‚ uses a lot of symbolism in the story that represents several meanings within the context of the story. Hawthorne uses symbolism to add greater meaning to the story. Objects such as the prison‚ rosebush‚ scaffold‚ meteor‚ forest‚ brook‚ and little Pearl are all important symbols in Hawthorne’s novel. The most obvious and principal symbol in the novel is the scarlet letter “A”‚ which

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    portrayed as calm and worry free‚ while once Huck and his companions set foot on shore‚ all hell breaks loose. On land‚ Huck finds himself almost immediately getting into massive amounts of trouble. The constant chaos eventually gives him new points of view and perspective on humanity‚ “It was enough to make a body ashamed of the human race.” (162). Twain makes it apparent that Huck has become overwhelmed with the cruelty of the human race; He makes it so Huck witnesses the acts of the very scum of

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    In the book Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain‚ who tells a story about a boy who helps a runaway slave. Twain’s main characterHuck‚ goes against society by helping his friend Jim. satirizes the idea of hypocrisy in society by using the satirical devices of verbal irony‚ incongruity‚ and hyperbole. Twain uses the idea of hypocrisy in society by using verbal irony because it gives a better idea of hypocrisy in society. When Jim buys a cow from the stock (45). A black slave is not supposed

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    MORAL VALUES

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    MORAL VALUES By moral values‚ we mean those values principles and beliefs on which a person’s personal and social development depends. These are the rules by which we make decisions about right and wrong‚ should and shouldn’t‚ good and bad. To develop character is a basic pillar of moral values. Moral values develop character of a person. It is very truly said that “If Wealth is gone‚ nothing is gone. If health is gone‚ something is gone. But if character is gone‚ everything is gone.” Teaching

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    gets a moral compass as they grow and become more mature. However at this point in his life‚ Huck does not have a moral compass. His moral judgement is clouded by the actions and influences by the people around him. On page 63‚ Huck tries to play a trick on poor Jim by laying a dead rattlesnake on the foot of Jim’s blanket‚ Huck then completely forgot about the dead snake at the end of the day and the snake’s partner came along and bit Jim in the heel when they were about to go to sleep. Huck just

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    A moral value is a universally accepted ethical principle that governs the day to day living of life. These principles are important in maintaining unity‚ harmony and honour between people. Moral values are usually communal and shared by the public in general‚ thus if there is no agreement among community members no moral values will be established. Moral values define the principles and standards which determine the extent to which human action or conduct is right or wrong. They encompass a wide

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    Huck and Jim Timeline Description Proof/Evidence Acquaintances views as “property” | “Miss Waston’s slave” | Shows respect for Jim’s psychic abilities | Hair ball fortune telling | Huck sees Jim as a slave and is appalled that he had run away however he keep the promise he made | “Well‚ I did. I said I wouldn’t‚ and I’ll stick to it. Honest injun‚ I will” | Sees Jim as company | Jim comes when Huck is very lonely and they stay together in the cave | Huck

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    what? Whatever you think thats how Huck treated Jim. Friend‚ slave‚ or father Jim was it all‚ but I’m Huck’s eyes a best friend because of their situation‚ past‚ and how Jim treated Huck. Faking your death‚ running away to be free from everything‚ Huck had a secret yet so did Jim. Huck faked his own death to get away from all the things that concerned him‚ and Jim ran away after being a slave and learning he was going to be sold and separated form his family. Huck and Jim both shared similar reactions

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    therapy visits‚ baby sitting for well-children. Ironically the other parent found himself ‘Chained’ to a particular job‚ owing to the realization that probably other organizations would not understand their needs at all (Heiman 2002). Treatment Ambiguity It refers to the degree of parental judgment or discretion

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