While reading these chapters there were a few things that I noticed and connected with. First off, I noticed that Huck is very good at making stuff up out of no where. Like when Huck goes into the cabin and makes up a story on how he got there and what he did. He was very courageous for making actions like this and it surprised me. Also, I was confused on the relationship between the Grangerfords and Buck's family. What was the true reason for their families disputes and trying to kill each other constantly? It made me wonder if they were like the Hatfields and McCoys and always fought with each other. For instance, when Huck was talking about them he stated, "the Shepardsons waited for them in ambush" (Twain 114) . It sounds like they are locked up in a war and can not seem to come to an agreement. I could see why families fight like this, but it seems like it escalated too far too quick. I know if I were in this situation I would definitely be ready to fight for my family. Also, I noticed how much feeling Huck has for other after he pulled Buck's dead body out of the river. I am really starting to see how his character is developing throughout this novel.
Next, Huck seems to have two concurring aspects on land and then on the water. While on land it seems like everything just turns to chaos, no matter what he does. Unlike land, on water he has found a peace that he can always go to if he is in trouble. Its like a hotline for Huck if he ever need to escape the life he's living. For example, while on land, Huck seems to always find violence like his dad's death and Buck's too. There is just something that has not been found in this book for why Huck has this bad luck that follows him around on land. Unlike land, when he's on the water, he always has good luck and has a outgoing attitude. For instance, Huck finds loot, explores new land successfully, and is relieved to be on the boat because he knows he safe. So after comparing the two aspects of Huck's life on land and water, it seems as if Huck is living two lives. They are just so much different from each other it is kind of scary! Which makes me question why Huck doesn't stay on the water or near it.
Moreover, I was a little shocked when a mob went to Sherburn's house, threatening to lynch him for killing Bogg. I guess it was a little overkill for him to just shoot the guy, but I did not expect a crowd to gather around his house. It was funny because Sherburn just laughed and told them they were not going to do anything. Also, going back to how Huck has a soft spot for people, he felt very bad that the one man fell while trying to perform a stunt. He said, "The the people began to holler at him and make fun of him, and that made him mad, he began to rip and tear..." (Twain 148). He seems like he has a very soft heart, but at the same time he can be very blunt about things. Also, I do not see why Huck is lying to Jim about the Duke being a fake. Why can't he just tell him the truth? Its not going to hurt anything? Last of all, there were a few takeaways that seem to keep popping out in this section of the book. For example, Huck kept referring to the differences in the social norms and his commitment to practical solutions. Likewise, these chapters dealt with the problems of lying and the social differences that were found in this time period.
Next, Huck seems to have two concurring aspects on land and then on the water. While on land it seems like everything just turns to chaos, no matter what he does. Unlike land, on water he has found a peace that he can always go to if he is in trouble. Its like a hotline for Huck if he ever need to escape the life he's living. For example, while on land, Huck seems to always find violence like his dad's death and Buck's too. There is just something that has not been found in this book for why Huck has this bad luck that follows him around on land. Unlike land, when he's on the water, he always has good luck and has a outgoing attitude. For instance, Huck finds loot, explores new land successfully, and is relieved to be on the boat because he knows he safe. So after comparing the two aspects of Huck's life on land and water, it seems as if Huck is living two lives. They are just so much different from each other it is kind of scary! Which makes me question why Huck doesn't stay on the water or near it.
Moreover, I was a little shocked when a mob went to Sherburn's house, threatening to lynch him for killing Bogg. I guess it was a little overkill for him to just shoot the guy, but I did not expect a crowd to gather around his house. It was funny because Sherburn just laughed and told them they were not going to do anything. Also, going back to how Huck has a soft spot for people, he felt very bad that the one man fell while trying to perform a stunt. He said, "The the people began to holler at him and make fun of him, and that made him mad, he began to rip and tear..." (Twain 148). He seems like he has a very soft heart, but at the same time he can be very blunt about things. Also, I do not see why Huck is lying to Jim about the Duke being a fake. Why can't he just tell him the truth? Its not going to hurt anything? Last of all, there were a few takeaways that seem to keep popping out in this section of the book. For example, Huck kept referring to the differences in the social norms and his commitment to practical solutions. Likewise, these chapters dealt with the problems of lying and the social differences that were found in this time period.