Critics suggest that there is a somewhat dysfunctional relationship between young males and their "supposed" positive role models. ... Huck Finn's father, Pap, exemplifies the bad influence, other than Huck's witty and adventurous friends Tom Sawyer, in his life. ... Critics suggest that there is a somewhat dysfunctional relationship between young males and their "supposed" positive role models. ...

• Word Count: 583
• Approx Pages: 2

At various points throughout the book, Jim is being locked up and chained, made to be the butt of Tom Sawyer's cruel pranks and basically being treated like an untamed beast. ... As a matter of fact, literary critic *Jocelyn Chadwick makes some very good points that I completely agree with. ...

• Word Count: 910
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School