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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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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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