Read the excerpt from chapter 5 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
"It's so. You can do it. I had my doubts when you told me. Now looky here; you stop that putting on frills. I won't have it. I'll lay for you, my smarty; and if I catch you about that school I'll tan you good. First you know you'll get religion, too. I never see such a son."
What do these words by Huck's father reveal about his character?
A. He wants Huck to have a better life than he himself had.
B. He does not believe that Huck will succeed academically.
C. He believes that education will make Huck feel superior.
D. He feels that religion is the only subject worthy of study.
Answer (2)
Huck's father's words reveal a lack of belief in Huck's academic potential and a fear that education will foster superiority in him. He embodies a conservative mindset resistant to change and improvement, reflecting his own insecurities. Thus, the most fitting answer to the question is B: He does not believe that Huck will succeed academically.
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Huck's father's words reveal his disbelief in Huck's academic potential and his perception that education could foster a sense of superiority in Huck. His contempt stems from a fear of change and a desire to keep Huck grounded in their current lifestyle. Ultimately, Huck's father embodies a resistant attitude towards both education and self-improvement. ;
