tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post1443746132152854110..comments2024-02-12T15:15:51.364+02:00Comments on The Five Year Project: What I learned from Huck Finn.Misha Gerrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-15701572271592736862011-03-10T13:17:05.584+02:002011-03-10T13:17:05.584+02:00Thanks Christine. I'm glad you liked what I sa...Thanks Christine. I'm glad you liked what I said. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-52021877353491871492011-03-10T01:17:24.724+02:002011-03-10T01:17:24.724+02:00My teacher read Huck Finn to my class in sixth gra...My teacher read Huck Finn to my class in sixth grade, so it looks like I missed out on some literary merit here. I like what you say about the voice though, how we don't get a whole lot of new information persay, but the proof is in the pudding, or, the character is in the action. Makes me want to read it again :)Christine Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08711726941768571495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-87318626915845398562011-03-09T16:26:31.005+02:002011-03-09T16:26:31.005+02:00I agree! If the book ended right after those words...I agree! If the book ended right after those words, I would have been happier. <br /><br />Well... I would have died wondering what became of Jim, but it would have been better than seeing him forced into becoming a comedic character. <br /><br />:-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-32930808062312055892011-03-09T04:14:08.005+02:002011-03-09T04:14:08.005+02:00I read it in college, and I have to admit that I t...I read it in college, and I have to admit that I think "Fine then, I'll go to Hell!" is probably one of the best lines in American literature.<br /><br />Don't feel bad about hating the ending, I think everyone does. Even Twain. Apparently he put off publication as long as he could and was never satisfied with the ending. <br /><br />But I'm not sure America was ready for Jim to adopt Huck and them move into the woods as a family (which is how I think it should have ended). <br /><br />Love how you broke this down!Witless Expositionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07455282931743006892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-32606353721521365512011-03-08T21:22:59.503+02:002011-03-08T21:22:59.503+02:00Madeleine, that happens with me too. In fact, ten...Madeleine, that happens with me too. In fact, tend to give up before I start, because I know that I will forget to pay attention. This post was the result of me going all the way through and thinking: How the devil did he do it?! ;-)<br /><br />Laura, me too! I think To Kill a Mockingbird was what started me off on this new trend... :-)<br /><br />Friday, I think I would if I were you. Tom Sawyer was completely different between when I read it first and now. No doubt, you will find Huck Finn to be a world of differences. :-)<br /><br />If you do, Bish, let me know what you think. :-)<br /><br />Oh Lesley, they do! I'm on Oliver Twist now. So much to learn. :-)<br /><br />I agree with you, Hart, that's why I think that the story was about his choice between his right and society's right. I loved that aspect to it. But I think there's a reason why you forgot the end... <br /><br />Patti, he was brilliant at it. In fact, I feel safe to say that he was one of the masters. <br /><br />I loved it too, Danyelle. I'm going to start with the rest of The Once and Future King after Oliver Twist, The Great Gatsby and Anna Kerenina. :-D Can't wait.<br /><br />Thanks Michael! I think that Huck Finn will remain timeless. I hope to Heaven it does. :-)<br /><br />Barbara, I would love to read Quo Vadis! <br /><br />Allison, I also go back to the genres I left. In fact, I already have a murder mystery waiting for me set in imperialist Russia. Myster+Period Drama = Epic Win. ^_^<br /><br />Me too, Christy. Maybe I will. After the Beast. And the Historical. And the paranormal/dystopian. And the Beast's sequels... ;-P<br /><br />Colene, funny you should say that. I think that I will also forget the end one day. It just didn't feel like part of the book. :-)<br /><br />Hahaha Lynda you sounded like my mom. ;-) I love the way the characters thought and spoke. In fact, it took me a while after I finished to get my thinking back to normal English.<br /><br />M, I also tend to remember characters and pov before plot and action. :-)<br /><br />Hahahahahah Tanya. *sneaks a look around* I did the same when I finished the book. ;-)<br /><br />Wow thanks Ann! I agree, Twain is brilliant with story if he wants to be. I just wish he didn't mangle the final portion of Huck Finn. <br />:-)<br /><br />Rachna, I can't imagine getting the same experience out of Huck Finn as a child, so I say you can't go wrong with the reread. In fact, I'm starting to consider rereading all of the classics I read when I was small. :-)<br /><br />Thanks Joanne! If you do go rereading, let me know what you think. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-1905728136358297562011-03-08T17:32:01.599+02:002011-03-08T17:32:01.599+02:00Great analysis! I've often thought about going...Great analysis! I've often thought about going back and reading those books (and others from HS days.) Huck Finn or Tom Sawyer might be a good place to start! Thanks for the idea!joanne leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00433088239412080529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-74813509512577536992011-03-08T15:58:26.037+02:002011-03-08T15:58:26.037+02:00I enjoyed Huck as a child. Your post is making me ...I enjoyed Huck as a child. Your post is making me eager to re-read it. <br /><br />Keep the story going. That is extremely important.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-11064372420395936902011-03-08T04:16:55.768+02:002011-03-08T04:16:55.768+02:00It's been so long since I read it, I don't...It's been so long since I read it, I don't remember the end. But your excellent critique makes me want to go back and take a look again!!<br /><br />Keep the story going. Yes. Story is KING!! I do remember that Twain did this SO well!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-86349090272693562412011-03-08T02:53:25.151+02:002011-03-08T02:53:25.151+02:00I remember when I read it, I rewrote the end the w...I remember when I read it, I rewrote the end the way I wanted it. I don't remember the actual ending, but mine made me happy. The fact that I did that, means I didn't like it, but thought the rest of the book rocked.<br />I was a strange kid. Then I grew up.Tanya Reimerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00293977395016853814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-83993250419630272892011-03-08T00:48:07.219+02:002011-03-08T00:48:07.219+02:00It's been ages since I read it. May be time fo...It's been ages since I read it. May be time for a reread. Seems most novels are technically imperfect, but something comes across loud and clear. I think it's what you said, the character and the pov.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-81705755331098185692011-03-07T23:52:30.145+02:002011-03-07T23:52:30.145+02:00I read it for school way back in the dark ages. I ...I read it for school way back in the dark ages. I can't remember the ending, but I loved the adventures and I loved the way the characters thought and spoke.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-14402286144197259802011-03-07T23:23:36.746+02:002011-03-07T23:23:36.746+02:00I need to reread it too. I can't remember how ...I need to reread it too. I can't remember how it ends! Lol. Oh well. Those are EXCELLENT lessons, you pointed out there too! Great stuff the remember!Colene Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086195075690893194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-24850014878115689432011-03-07T22:59:07.629+02:002011-03-07T22:59:07.629+02:00I need to reread it...along with countless others....I need to reread it...along with countless others. I also love to read mysteries, but have yet to write one. I WANT TO THOUGH! christyerica and christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074820593371226159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-38023520085904694952011-03-07T22:38:58.796+02:002011-03-07T22:38:58.796+02:00I read Huck Finn awhile ago and don't remember...I read Huck Finn awhile ago and don't remember everything, but I remember the voice sticking out to me a lot too. I also read in blocks! I read a certain genre, it seems, til I get sick of it. Then I venture on to something else, but always come back to genres I got fixated on before.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02261995621776561765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-53271892484987556352011-03-07T21:58:56.469+02:002011-03-07T21:58:56.469+02:00Quo Vadis by Henryk Sienkiewicz is a book that I r...Quo Vadis by Henryk Sienkiewicz is a book that I recently read that was heavy on detail. I loved it. I was never sure how detailed an author could get. Sienkiewicz spent a couple whole chapters on details. Granted, the chapters were small. However, it did show me how important descriptive detail is.dr3am3rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13180061943340517074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-34664973660731944412011-03-07T21:55:46.357+02:002011-03-07T21:55:46.357+02:00Well done...
It's been ages since I've re...Well done...<br /><br />It's been ages since I've read it... Still pertains to all of us even in this century.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-30581493555405535522011-03-07T21:48:47.396+02:002011-03-07T21:48:47.396+02:00Great points! Especially that last one about selli...Great points! Especially that last one about selling out at the end. I think the very best books are those I not only enjoy reading, but I also learn from. And I *loved* Sword in the Stone!Danyelle L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10366276085080565870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-3382703964456651872011-03-07T19:51:06.717+02:002011-03-07T19:51:06.717+02:00I've read parts of this book but not the whole...I've read parts of this book but not the whole thing. Twain definitely does a great job creating voice. IPattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-6088389742152754772011-03-07T19:00:39.923+02:002011-03-07T19:00:39.923+02:00I loved Huckleberry Finn, though it's been a l...I loved Huckleberry Finn, though it's been a lot of years, so the ending is murky. For me though, part of what I loved was the clear lesson in how sometimes the person seen as 'wrong' by society was the one who was right, even when he didn't quite know himeself. It was BRILLIANCE in its subtext.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-25521071047813059302011-03-07T18:46:42.157+02:002011-03-07T18:46:42.157+02:00Like some others, it's been too long since I r...Like some others, it's been too long since I read this book. I love this idea though of rereading classics. I'm sure they have a lot to teach us--both positive and negative! :)lesleylsmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872977902924014581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-88695223036328441732011-03-07T16:50:50.842+02:002011-03-07T16:50:50.842+02:00It's been a looooong time since I read it. Hmm...It's been a looooong time since I read it. Hmmmm, maybe I need to pick it up again.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-34898841585976640882011-03-07T14:13:39.681+02:002011-03-07T14:13:39.681+02:00I remember really enjoying Huck as a child, but I ...I remember really enjoying Huck as a child, but I think it's due a reread, as the details are pretty hazy now :)Tatum Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00074228011847976820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-18310244347792842992011-03-07T13:24:04.385+02:002011-03-07T13:24:04.385+02:00I have to admit that I may be the only American wh...I have to admit that I may be the only American who hasn't read this American classic. I did, however, recently read the classic To Kill A Mockingbird and thoroughly enjoyed it.Travel With Luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646026064261601469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-60583756677215337412011-03-07T12:39:08.936+02:002011-03-07T12:39:08.936+02:00I must read that book. I have read excerpts and en...I must read that book. I have read excerpts and enjoyed what I read. These days I read books with exactly that in mind to learn the writing process. If a book is good I almost forget the stages because I get so absorbed. :O)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com