One of the themes of this novel has to do with the expectations of society and the hypocrisy of adults. Mark Twain used the perspective of a young man to point out many of the silly rules and expectations that society holds. Do you see this reflected in our society today? What rules or expectations do you find silly, hypocritical, or just plain dumb? Remember to explain your answer with examples and details.
In our next novel (The Adventures of Tom Sawyer), we are introduced to a society that holds a lot of superstitions. A superstition is “any belief or practice that is considered irrational or supernatural: for example, if it arises from ignorance, a misunderstanding of science or causality, a positive belief in fate or magic, or fear of that which is unknown.” For instance, the main character in this story, Tom, believes that Fridays are bad luck. Do you consider yourself (or do you know anyone who is) superstitious in any aspect of life? What superstitions exist in our society today?
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Composition: 7th GradeGuidelinesThe whole purpose of this assignment - whether you're reacting to an idea, sharing your own story, or analyzing the reading - is to discuss the ultimate issues of life. With that in mind, make sure that you: Archives
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