The River as Sanctuary

It seems that whenever Huck and Jim are on the river, they feel a sense of freedom and peace. Whenever they go ashore, they must face the conflicts and headaches that our complex civilization naturally brings about. Where is your "sanctuary"? In what way(s) do you escape from the conflicts and headaches that daily life brings you? What gives you that sense of freedom and peace that the river provides for Jim and Huck? Be sure to give SPECIFIC examples and edit your work in order to earn full credit.

Lies, Lies, Lies

In Huck Finn, Huck tells many lies; some would say he does so in order to survive. Where do you draw the line with lies? Are some lies morally or ethically acceptable? Be sure to give SPECIFIC examples and edit your work in order to earn full credit.

Superstitions

Jim, Tom, Huck, the townspeople, and others in the story of Huck Finn rely on superstitions. In modern day, some people equate superstitions with religious fervor and fanaticism while others rely on superstitions more as a way to calm themselves or as a tradition in a sense. Discuss some aspect of superstitious behavior either historically or currently, generally or personally. Be sure to give SPECIFIC examples and edit your work in order to earn full credit.