Once again we read about friendship and betrayal in chapters
31-35 in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Chapter 31 probably has one of the most shocking
scenes of betrayal in the entire book. In chapter 31 Jim is caught and sold for
$40. Huck writes a letter to Miss Watson, in the letter he writes that he knows
where Jim is. As Huck writes this letter he said he was “all glad and excited”
he felt as though he was being a good person in society for reporting Jim. You
can see that society does have some influence in Huck. Even though he is mainly
independent he cannot help but be influenced by society because it has been
surrounding him his whole life. It makes me upset to read that Huck is happy
and pleased with himself that he in reporting Jim. He is betraying his best
friend. Though as we read Huck reminisces about his whole adventure with Jim,
he comes upset and guilty that he says “Alright then- I’ll go to hell” and he
tears up the letter. I think Huck acted out in the pressures of society and
religion at first. He did not feel like a good person if he protected Jim. But
Huck’s feelings brought him back to himself, to his own mind set. He decided
that he would protect Jim because Jim was always there for him. Jim is like a
father or big brother to Huck. I think even though society may have some
influence on Huck’s relationship with Jim in the end Huck’s own feelings
overpower him. Another example of
friendship in chapters 31-35 is when Tom Sawyer and Huck meet again. Tom
decides to help Huck save Jim; I think that the fact that Tom is going against societies
views strengthens his friendship with Huck.
5 comments:
NIfty post. It looks like your saying Huck would break the rules to make sure Jim is safe from any danger. Even though he's writing to Miss Watson, the thought of her selling Jim anyway compels him from sending his letter. But even though Huck for a moment thought about turning Jim in i feel it was because he was scared and panicked. He is still just a kid and he'll be compulsive about his decisions. Tom sawyer is literally Huck Finn's BFFL, so i mean the fact Tom is willing to help Huck shows how they're companionship is strong. Anywho cool post Caroline. A+ work right Miss Watkins?
See, I disagree. I think that society weakens friendships. Society puts so much pressure on people to be "cool" or "bad" and just do stupid stuff. Society makes you believe that you should have a million friends when really you only need a few. Society makes people change what's right and wrong. Society sucks and makes friendships fake and mediocre. It's so hard to find trustworthy people today because everyone lies so much. It's crazy how people don't think lying is hard! People lie to their parents, their teachers, their families and their FRIENDS! Society makes people think that is okay. I meant to put agree but for some strange reason google wont let me change it. I think that Tom is doing the right thing by trying to help a friend. But, by doing that, he is betraying the law. So can you have an honest friendship if there is betrayal in everything we do?
I think that Huck's reactions and views about Jim are society’s fault. Huck’s moral dilemma is because helping a slave is deemed wrong by their standards. And while it’s hard to watch Huck struggle to do the right thing, he proved himself worthy by doing the right thing in the end and saves Jim. Huck even decides he would rather go to hell than let Jim suffer as a slave. This draws a parallel between Jim and Tom because Huck said he’d go to hell for Tom as well. So I think that what Huck did was ultimately brave.
I'm on the edge with you blog Caroline, However, definitely see where you're coming from. What I thought was a perfect sign of friendship you thought of betrayal which is okay. We all can agree to disagree correct? Any who, It was good that you can examples to back up you opinion but I have to disagree with some of them. The scene where Huck is writing the letter to Miss. Watson then tears it up, I feel like Huck felt for a moment in time he was actually following societies rules and finally can applaud himself. But in reality he knew as a friend what he was doing was wrong and he'd rather burn in Hell. Remember he kept a promise? But overall, it's fun to disagree, while agreeing is a bore at times. Good Job
I have to say that I feel that Huck and Jim are always going to be best friends. You bring a good point about Huck nearly turning Jim in but he really doesn’t want to do it, he just feels like it is the right thing to do because of the heat of the moment, panic, and because by societies standards it’s the right thing to do. Huck would rather “go to hell” then turn in his friend and therefor risks his life multiple times in order to save Jim from recapture. I feel they are so close because they are going through the same situations in two different worlds but can get them to relate.
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