THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN OUTLINE BY: JENNIFER GONZALEZ JODIE TURNER NIAMH HALLER

PROMPT In a literary work, a minor character, often known as a foil, possess traits that emphasize, by contrast or comparison, the distinctive characteristics and qualities of the main character. For example, the ideas or behavior of the minor character might be used to highlight the weaknesses or strengths of the main character In a literary work, a minor character, often known as a foil, possess traits that emphasize, by contrast or comparison, the distinctive characteristics and qualities of the main character. For example, the ideas or behavior of the minor character might be used to highlight the weaknesses or strengths of the main character

INTRODUCTION/ THESIS During the 19 th century, America experienced a civil war. During this time, violence and innocence influenced the nations behavior. Throughout the novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain, there are a variety of characters who play minor roles, however the make major impacts on the protagonist. These minor characters are limited by their diverse views on life. The characters, Tom, a dominating individual; Jim, a realistic slave escapee; and the widow Douglas, a generous lady, all influence Huck, an intelligent young man, to become civilized and grow moraly.

Body Paragraph 1: Throughout The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Huck is influenced by many character, one of which is Tom, a dominating, imaginative and self-centered boy. “Now, we will start this band of robbers and call it Tom Sawyer’s gang. Everybody that wants to join has to take an oath and write his name in blood”(2.10). This is relative because Tom’s authority in the gang leads to Huck’s behavior. Tom contrasts Huck due to his adherence to question authority, although Tom is authoritative, his rules are set due to style. This influences Huck’s initial gang involvement and violent behavior.

Body Paragraph 2: In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Huck is solemn, he has no family support, and he is not surrounded by positive ethics, however, as the Widow Douglas takes Huck in, this begins to change. In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Huck is solemn, he has no family support, and he is not surrounded by positive ethics, however, as the Widow Douglas takes Huck in, this begins to change. “The widow Douglas, she took me for her son and allowed she would ‘sivilize’ me…the Widow was in all the ways” (p.3). “The widow Douglas, she took me for her son and allowed she would ‘sivilize’ me…the Widow was in all the ways” (p.3). Although Huck’s friendship with Tom is violent, the widow took Huck in and allowed him to have an education and the possibility of civilization through her enforcement of rules. Although Huck’s friendship with Tom is violent, the widow took Huck in and allowed him to have an education and the possibility of civilization through her enforcement of rules. The Widow Douglas shapes Huck’s character as a civilized individual. Her role creates the theme of the story in that she represents civilization, moral growth, and consciousness toward Huck. The Widow Douglas shapes Huck’s character as a civilized individual. Her role creates the theme of the story in that she represents civilization, moral growth, and consciousness toward Huck.

Body Paragraph 3: * As proven in the novel, Jim, the run-away slave, reflects positivity, respect, and maturity. * “Jim was most ruined for a servant, because he got stuck up on account of having seen the devil and been rode by witches” (chapter 2). *Through Huck and Jim’s journey, Jim allows Huck to grow as an individual, as Jims servitude projects moral rights. Huck realizes that Jim is not a bad individual, however him being a slave, creates social issue. Through Huck and Jims friendship, Jim inspires Huck to be compassionate and to push forward for a change in civil rights. *Jim’s character has influenced Huck’s character significantly, because although they have lived in separate worlds, Huck has experienced violence, an uncivilized life, and adventures that have not allowed him to grow; however, with Jim, Huck has understood the meaning of morality, due to their close relationship.

Conclusion Throughout mark Twain’s novel, the adventures of Huckleberry Finn, minor characters, such as, tom, the Widow Douglas, and Jim, promote the characteristic that Huck is composed of. Though these characters and significantly different, they provide examples that lead to habits, which lead us to his character. Through these foil characters, we are able to see the development of Huck’s character, and that it is based on the challenges he faces that motivated him to be a civilized individual. Due to his experiences, Huck develops compassion and social responsibility to promote morals.