Which Image Describes "Huckleberry Finn"

This image represents all the crazy adventures that Huck and Jim endure on their journey towards freedom, from running for their lives to paddling down long rivers. Personally I think that Twain depicts Jim as a caricature. He exaggerates his illiteracy and his physical features. Along with that, his intelligence level seems that of a toddler. I am in disbelief that any person would be fooled so easily by a child. He may not have had an education, but  Jim is not stupid.

Which Jim fits better?

This picture shows Jim's caring side. He's hugging Huck and comforting him.

The image below contradicts Jim's strong side. Here he is portrayed as a coward and unwilling to protect, which I don't see in him.

Who is Jim?

To describe his beliefs? Actions? Feelings?
-compassionate
-imaginative
-interpretive (of what others say)
-caring
-fidelity
-naive
-gullible
-cautious

His appearance?
-black
-tall
-strong
-caring face

"Self-Reliance" - Emerson Photos

"Society never advances. It recedes as fast on one side as it gains on the other. It undergoes continual changes; it is barbarous, it is civilized, it is christianized, it is rich, it is scientific; but this change is not amelioration. For everything that is given, something is taken."

1798; A Year of Restrictions and Restraints

Sedition: incitement of discontent or rebellion against a government
In 1798, there were two acts that passed, one of them the Sedition Act. This act was made so that no person could write, publish, print, or speak falsley against the United States government. Other restrictions this act goes over is conspiring, attempting to intimidate or prevent someone from holding office or executing their duty. If any otf these are things done, the person or persons could be imprisoned for 6 months to 5 years.
To me, this act is somewhat unconstitutional. Don't we have a whole document called the Bill of Rights that states we have freedom of speech and press? On top of that, rebellion doesn't always mean violent or uncontrollable. It can mean going against the grain. I understand that falsley accusing the government is not the greatest thing in the world, however, it is still violating our rights as American citizens. I'm not sure how I feel about the Sedition Act. It's on a line of almost unconstitutional, but I can still see why it should be enacted or enforced.
Alien: a resident born in or belonging to another country who has not acquired citizenship by naturalization ( distinguished from citizen).

The second act that was passed in 1798 was the Alien Act. It stated that if there is ever a war or invasion involving a foreign nation between it and the United States, any native, citizen or subject of that foreign nation, that is male and 14+ years of age, that aren't naturlized and are living in the U.S., will "be restrained, secured, and removed".

This relates to what George Washington wrote in his Farewell Address, where he writes, "The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nation is, in extending our commericial relations to have with them as little political connection as possible...Here let us stop". Washington wanted us to be respectful of other countires, and not interact politically and through the Alien Act we were able to do so, because it was not happening in their country, but our own.

While this does go along with what Washington's speech says, I think that it is a little against what our country stands for. The idea of equality and not discriminating is a big part of our pride, however, through the Alien Act I feel like we are violating that by deporting foreign natives because we are scared they'll hurt us, too. It's almost as though we are generalizing or stereotyping; if one British person lives in the United States that means they're our enemy because they used to want to control us, so therefore we should remove them and send them back to Great Britain. It's a little dramatic and shows that we are scared and use that to fuel our security rather than just being strong and fearless.

"...a history of repeated injuries and usurpations..."

Connecting Historic Documents to Today

"If we wish to be free- if we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle in which we have been so long engaged, and which we have ourselves never to abandon until the glorious object of our contest shall be obtained, we must fight!" (35, The American Reader).

After the tragic events of September 11, 2001, America set out to prove that it could not be shoved around or put down. We would remain strong and free, and continue the Pursuit of Happiness despite the destruction that has been brought down upon us. Just as our prior Americans in 1776, we fought to keep our rights and country safe in the face of those who wanted to tear our hope and resilience to shreds. While it was difficult for us to gain our freedom, it was also difficult (and still seems to be) for us to fight off those in Afghanistan, but I have no doubt that we will prevail as those before us did. This picture represents the hope and strength in fighting for what we believe in, while America's past itself is a wonderful example as it is.

Response to Question #1 EL & IC

1. What are your thoughts about Oskar at this point in the novel, after "Heavier Boots"?  Do you sympathize with him?  Are you critical of him?  Choose a specific action of his as the basis for your comment.

At this point in the book, I really sympathize with Oskar. At first he came off as a snooty, little boy who thought he knew everything. However, after the argument Oskar had with his mom it felt like a relief, even though the chapter was called "Heavier Boots". When he argues with his mom and tells her (not very politely) bug off, I saw his snooty side, but then at the end his side that cares about his mom truly came out. Telling her that he misses his dad so much and that he doesn't think that she does is what is the relief. Based on the way that Oskar and his mother socialize, it's obvious that they have never really shared a moment like this since his dad died, or for that matter, ever. The part that I really felt I connected to was when Oskar wrote in his "my feelings" book "...because she should realize how hard things are for me" (173). I could relate to him in the way that sometimes you feel like your parents don't understand and they can't because you think they don't know, "...but still I want her to ask me how I got them (even though she probably knows)" (172-173). Sometimes children are under the impression that no one notices anything that troubles them, except, parents do know how their kids feel, it's just that sometimes it's hard to help when you don't know what to do. So, in a way I sympathize with Oskar and his mom because she isn't sure how to help him. I sympathize because I can relate, and I would never judge someone for their own personal battle.