What do you make of Huck’s attitude towards Jim in the reading you did for today? Is he a racist, a product of his environment, or a mixture of both? How do you reconcile his affection for Jim alongside his private thoughts? Cite specific passages in your response and refer to the posts of your peers.
What political commentary might Washington Irving be making with “Rip van Winkle”? Consider the story’s details carefully to think about what they might reveal.
Focusing primarily on Chapter 19, what do you make of Pearl? How do you explain her actions by the brookside? Why are they significant?
Chapter 1: Read the opening paragraph and write a response to the following questions:
What do we learn about the society wherein this story takes place? How do you think Hawthorne regards this society? Cite specific words and phrases in your response.
