Answers DRHS Literature and Composition IIIAbolition and Women’s Rights Movements, Part 2

Abolition and Women’s Rights Movements, Part 2 Answers

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What makes this passage humorous?

the fact that the entire house is crammed with new people who have come to see the show

the idea that Huck is comparing the townspeople to sixty-four dead cats

the fact that the entire town has paid to see the “show” again, but this time they’re bringing things to throw at the duke and the king

the image of Huck standing next to the duke by the door trying to shove himself in with the rest of the audience

What does this humor show?

The king is disloyal to the people he needs.

Huck and Jim are loyal to the king.

The king knows more than other characters do.

What could Twain’s intent be?

to show class differences

to show that the king deserves respect

to show the social dynamics between the men

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