After a class discussion about the end of chapter 31, we identified Huck, a 13-14 year-old boy, as both manipulative and well aware of the power of language. He fools the duke into thinking he is heading in the wrong direction, and uses the n-word to powerful effect.
The events in these chapters are confusing and frustrating in many ways, revolving around the return of Tom. We'll see how things play out in the final chapters over the weekend!
