Mark Twain used the characters his novel "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" to show his contempt for the romantic style of literature. List three examples from the text that support the label for each character.
Huck Finn- Realism
Tom Sawyer- Romanticism
This is supposed to be a chart and I have already put for the examples that Huck Finn (for realism) quit Sawyer's gang of robbers because he "couldn't see no profit in it." And for Tom Sawyer (romanticism) I wrote down that he started an imaginary gang of robbers that "hadn't robbed nobody, hadn't killed any people, but only just pretended."
Are these examples good so far? Can you help me think of the other two examples for both characters? Thank you so much!
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Thank you so much! I found the two other examples for Huck and now I just have 2 of Tom's examples!
Yes, those are good examples. Here are two additional examples for each character:
Huck Finn - Realism:
1. When Huck decides to escape from his abusive father, he carefully plans and prepares for his journey, showing a practical and realistic approach to solving his problems.
2. Throughout the novel, Huck demonstrates a logical and independent mindset, often relying on his own instincts and observations rather than adhering to societal conventions.
Tom Sawyer - Romanticism:
1. Tom's obsession with extravagant and unrealistic plans is evident when he insists on creating complex and unnecessary strategies for freeing Jim, such as using ropes and tools to dig him out of a hut, although there was a simpler, more practical method available to them.
2. Tom's love for grand adventures and dramatic storytelling is seen in his insistence on adding unnecessary elements and obstacles to their plans, such as insisting on implementing historical and literary references in their heists.
Remember to refer to specific moments or quotes from the novel to support your examples.
Yes, your examples for Huck Finn (realism) and Tom Sawyer (romanticism) are good starting points. I can provide you with two more examples for each character to further support their respective labels:
Examples for Huck Finn (Realism):
1. In the novel, Huck Finn often speaks and behaves in a straightforward and honest manner. For example, when he finds himself on a sinking steamboat, he doesn't embellish the situation with melodrama but instead conveys the events with a realistic tone.
2. Another example of Huck's realism is his skepticism and practicality. When Tom Sawyer proposes an overly complicated plan to free Jim from captivity, Huck suggests a simpler and more realistic approach, demonstrating his practical thinking.
Examples for Tom Sawyer (Romanticism):
1. Tom Sawyer's romanticism is evident in his love for grand, imaginative schemes. For instance, when he and Huck Finn play games, Tom insists on adding elaborate and unnecessary details to make the experience more exciting, even though simplicity would suffice.
2. Tom's romanticism is also evident in his tendency to prioritize adventure and entertainment over practicality. One instance is when the boys go through unnecessary lengths to free Jim, as mentioned earlier. Tom's insistence on following the fictional examples of robbers from books, rather than finding a more direct and practical solution, showcases his romantic leanings.
Remember, these examples should help illustrate the contrast between the characters' approaches to life and their attitudes towards literature's romantic style versus a more realistic approach.