Chapter 32
This chapter was just flat out realistic. Jim happens to be sold to the relatives of Tom Sawyer and they happened to have been expecting Tom visiting them, AND they were NEVER told what he looked liked. And on top of all this, they were just going to roll with Tom leaving his bag back at the docks? Ugh! This is infuriating because it takes away from the realism of the book. When this book comes across realistic it's so much easier to connect with the characters and to be invested into the little plot that happens.
Chapter 33
Despite my frustration with this portion of the book, I did find the reunion between Huck and Tom very cute. When Tom thought Huck was a ghost coming back to haunt I laughed out loud. It was great to see them work together again like they were at the beginning of the book. I do hope Huck doesn't blow it and get caught up with Duke and King again because I am sick of those characters.
Chapter 34
This was an interesting chapter because of the scheming done by one Top Sawyer. Huck offered a standard plan that made logical sense and would work just fine. This plan however did not sit well with Tom because for some reason he thought he'd have some fun while handling a human beings future. This, I believe, speaks to the racist undertone that has been present throughout the book and is obviously a real thing during the time period. At the end of the chapter I was confused by the slave who claimed to see witches. I did not understand his purpose or why he was included in the chapter or book at all.
Chapter 35
This chapter is either confusing, frustrating or both. Tom is obsessed with making the rescue "real" and refuses to do anything logical. Saw off the foot of the bed? Dig a tunnel with spoons? What? I was yelling at my book because I just couldn't understand why he was so insistent. I was also a little upset with how condescending Tom was to Huck. Huck has been doing just fine without Tom and he comes in like the second coming of Jesus. What have you ever done Tom? Maybe if I read The adventures of Tom Sawyer I'd know but he is very annoying.
Chapter 36
So Tom apparently wants to make it a "realistic" escape as long as it isn't too much work because he finally gave into using the pick ax and shovel. But despite this he is still just flat out crazy. Why would they need a rope latter if they are digging a tunnel? Come on Tom, be reasonable. The crazy slave came back in this chapter and I still don't understand why he is in this book.
Chapter 37
This chapter was hilarious to read at the expense of Aunt Sally. Tom and Huck messing around with the sheets and spoons was just priceless. When they were miss counting the spoons and then adding or taking one away, I could barely read I was laughing so hard. I also appreciated the boys stopping up the rat wholes. This is yet another example of Huck's moral compass. He believes in fairness and helping those who help him. I really like that about Huck.
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