Chapter XIII
The young Pirates • going to the rendezvous • The Camp-fire talk
summaryAfter being mistreated Tom acts on his earlier idea of becoming a pirate. He meets Joe Harper and later Huckleberry Finn, and gets them to join the group (Joe has been wrongly punished and Huck is always up for adventure).
That night, Joe, Huck, and Tom raft their way to a forested island (Jackson Island) a couple miles downriver from St. Petersburg, calling out meaningless ship commands on their way. When they arrive, they build a fire, eat stolen food, and talk about what it means to be a pirate. Later, as they try and fall asleep, their conscience catches up to them as they reflect on the stolen goods and how stealing is forbidden by the Bible. They then agree to continue as pirates, but not continue in the crime of stealing. |
Analysis |
This chapter shows a lot of separation of Huck from the other boys. First, Tom and Joe are escaping because of mistreatment and just Huck follows along. Then, while talking about pirates, they get into a brief conversation about hermits. While talking, the reader learns about how Huck would run away from the responsibilities of a Hermit, making him seem immature, and a little out of place. Lastly, Tom and Joe were the only two that were feeling bad about stealing, which shows of Huck was raised different and doesn't really know much about the bible, having all the food you need, or even just a home where he could gain maturity and morality.
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Questions to think about |
How will the boys grow from being pirates?
What will they find on Jackson Island? What will their families say? |
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