Recap: We continued our discussion from yesterday, so that we do not fall too far behind. You have all brought some brilliant questions and insight into these discussions, which I am immensely proud of. Keep this up! I think there will be some parts of the book that you don't like, but many parts that you will. Please keep your inquisitiveness alive, just as Huck's is!
Period 1/2 Chapters 7,8,9
Period 7/8 Chapters 7,8,9
We also read two articles about Mark Twain from Time Magazine. The first, "The Seriously Funny Man" shows how Mark Twain was not only the father of the American Novel, but also the father of comedy writing. He was the first man, during a very dry period of writing, to incorporate humor into stories.
The second article, "Getting Past Black and White," further delves into what we have been discussing regarding the novel and race. The book was never intended to be racist; it was always meant to shed light on, and be the mirror for society, highlighting what was wrong with it. Twain was a firm abolitionist, and did not support slavery. This comes through in Huck's voice as well, when there will be a few predicaments where Huck must confront the issues of slavery, and it makes him very uncomfortable. Huck really doesn't see color.
Great discussions! Please remember that for Monday you need to read chapters 10,11 and 12. If you have those for your discussion questions, have the questions ready as well. You'll also need to create a close reading web for those chapters.
Enjoy prom if you're going, and if not, have a nice weekend!
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