Question

"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 1

I'm thinking a. what about u?

Answer 2

The correct answer is option C. The words of Huck's father reveal that he believes that education will make Huck feel superior. In the excerpt, Huck's father calls Huck "smarty" and he expresses that he does not want his son to rise above him in education because he may not be able to dominate his son.