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Question 8 • SC-English 3 Honors

Which statement most accurately describes the satire that exists within chapter 5 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?

Answer

Twain is satirizing society’s greed by having Huck’s father return under the pretense of caring for Huck when all he really wants is money.

Twain is satirizing society’s dishonesty by having Huck hide his money to appear as though he is too selfish to share with his own father.

Twain is satirizing society’s disrespect by characterizing Huck as someone who is so rude that he cannot even treat his father with respect.

Twain is satirizing society’s ingratitude by characterizing Huck as someone too selfish to appreciate anything his father has ever done for him.

Explanation

In chapter 5, Pap returns after learning Huck has money and demands it from him. Pap claims to care about his son, but his focus on getting Huck’s money reveals his greed and hypocrisy. This makes choice A the best description of Twain’s satire; the chapter does not portray Huck as dishonest or ungrateful in the ways described by the other choices.

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