Characters in tall tales are often considered "larger than life,"" meaning they exhibit extraordinary qualities (Wilson 21). ... Critics have recognized Jim as a complex character, at once a superstitious and ignorant stereotype but also an intelligent human being who conveys more depth than the narrator is aware of. ... In The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Injun Joe is known as a "half-breed,"" meaning he is half-white and half Native American. ...

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