Sample Close Reading
Chapter 24 "Pretty soon we come to..." to the end of ch.
Summary
Purpose
Quotes from the Chapter
"Well, the men gathered around and sympathized with them, and said all sorts of kind things to them, and carried their carpet-bags up the hill for them, and let them lean on them and cry, and told the king all about his brother's last moments, and the king he told it all over again on his hands to the duke, and both of them took on about that dead tanner like they'd lost the twelve disciples." (Twain 165)
Meaning
Quote 2: The simile about the twelve disciples brings in religious imagery. It shows that not only are they pretending to be grieved by the death of Peter, but they are also pretending to be pious.
Analysis
Additional Questions Raised
2.) What is Twain suggesting about religious corruption and it's effects on the American people?
Citations
"Summary." The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Study Guide: Rebekah Smith. Web. 18 Nov. 2015.
"Chapters 29, 30, and 31." Kelly's Huck Finn Study Guide. Web. 18 Nov. 2015.
"Mark Twain Biography." Bio.com. A&E Networks Television. Web. 18 Nov. 2015.