Thursday, October 27, 2011

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

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

"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."