Huck Finn In Class Writing

Writing Assignment #1: In-class writing

Prepare to answer one of the following questions. You must have a strong thesis and plenty of evidence from the text. Use your homework time to come up with an idea, draft an outline, and gather quotations. You may use your books, notes, and outlines while you write.

1. Compare Jim and Huck in one specific way. You may discuss their circumstances, relationships (personal or societal), point of view, belief systems, forms of knowledge, or other important comparative theme.

2. Has geography, upbringing or coincidence most influenced Huck up to this point? Be specific in your response.