Question

Which statement is true concerning the literary criticism about Huckleberry Finn?

A) Jim is not a better role model than Huck’s real father.
B) Huck does not respect Jim because he is a slave.
C) Huck shows his authority because he is more educated than Jim.
D) Jim still competes with Huck because he is older than Huck.

Answer 1

A) Jim is not a better role model than Huck’s real father. Jim is a better role model than Huck's real father in the literary criticism about Huckleberry Finn.

Step-by-step explanation:

The true statement concerning the literary criticism about Huckleberry Finn is option A) Jim is not a better role model than Huck’s real father. In Mark Twain's novel Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Jim, the runaway slave, is depicted as a compassionate and wise character who becomes a father-figure to Huck. In contrast, Huck's real father is portrayed as abusive and neglectful. Therefore, Jim is indeed a better role model than Huck's real father.