ctly how people reallythought and acted years ago. Twain makes Jim into a very noble and trustworthy person,showing the contrast from what people thought about slaves and how they actually were. Thefeud between the Grangerfords and Shepardsons is a satirizing the small towns and farmingfamilies of the time. The two families bring their guns to church and their own children do noteven know what the feud is about. The running away of opposing son and daughter is a play offof Romeo and Juliet, the feud ending with everyone being killed. Though highly controversial to some, I believe it is a wonderful portrayal of the times itwas set and that it is necessary to show exactly what blacks went through in a time none of uswere a part of. It also goes beyond that to the inner conflicts of a young boy wrestling betweensociety and his own feelings, showing the changes that were beginning to happen in the newgeneration. ...
