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Explain the significance of the expression "sign your name in blood" as it is used in Huck Finn.

Explain the significance of the expression "sign your name in blood" as it is used in Huck Finn.
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Explain the significance of the expression "sign your name in blood" as it is used in Huck Finn.

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Cultural motif referring to a deal with the devil.

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I believe that Tom picked up the oath and ritual as an initiation ceremony of sorts. This is how they pledge loyalty to the group and it means a lot to them. I assume that drawing blood for the group means you’re bounded in blood.
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