Question

"Don't it s'prise you de way dem kings carries on,

Huck?"
"No," I says, "it don't."
"Why don't it, Huck?"
"Well, it don't, because it's in the breed. I reckon
they're all alike."
"But, Huck, dese kings o' ourn is reglar
rapscallions; dat's jist what dey is; dey's reglar
rapscallions."
"Well that's what I'm a-sayin; all kings is mostly
rapscallions, as fur as I can make out."
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
What's funny about this passage?
✓ Huck has decided that all kings are rascals.
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What is Twain's intent or meaning?
Even children recognize the abuse of power.
Social status means kings are seen differently.
Kings are generally known to trick people.

Answer 1

In this passage from "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," Huck concludes that all kings are rascals.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this passage from The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Huck and his friend are discussing the behavior of kings. Huck believes that all kings are rascals and that their behavior is inherent to their position. Twain's intent in this passage is to highlight the corruptibility of those in power and suggest that even children can recognize and question the abuse of power.

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