240 Results in the "Novel" category
Biography & Memoir (445)
Books Like (9)
Business & Finance (26)
Children’s Fiction (235)
Dystopian (16)
Education & Learning (26)
Fantasy (1797)
fashion (1)
Fiction (5155)
Health & Wellness (21)
Historical Fiction (484)
Horror (162)
Literary Fiction (818)
Non-Fiction (1398)
Others (106)
Philosophy (147)
Poetry (208)
Politics & History (133)
Posts (77)
Psychology (46)
Religion & Spirituality (1)
Romance Novel (771)
Science & Technology (82)
Science Fiction (233)
Self-Help & Personal Development (112)
Thriller / Mystery (858)
Travel & Adventure (2)
True Crime (57)
view (96)
Young Adult (589)
-
Chapter
Part One:Chapter 19
In Chapter 19, Huck and Jim encounter two suspicious men—the Duke and the King—who interrogate them about their origins and Jim’s status as a potential runaway slave. Huck cleverly avoids revealing their true circumstances, withholding information about their money and Jim’s freedom. When pressed, Huck claims Jim is his slave, a statement that visibly pains him. The men remain skeptical, questioning why a boy and a slave are traveling alone on the river, forcing Huck to concoct an elaborate…-
117.1 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Part One:Chapter 18
The chapter opens with Huck and Jim navigating the vast Mississippi River at night, reflecting on its eerie solitude. Huck recounts the tragic feud between the Shepherdsons and Grangerfords, describing Papa Grangerford as a dignified man and Sophia Grangerford's ill-fated love for Harney Shepherdson. Jim listens wearily, sensing Huck's lingering distress over the violence he witnessed. The river serves as both a refuge and a reminder of the harsh realities they’ve escaped, underscoring the contrast…-
117.1 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Part One:Chapter 17
The chapter opens with Jim, the narrator, moving cautiously through the darkness, anxious about finding a hiding place before sunrise. His fear intensifies as he hears angry shouts and recognizes the voice of Huck, a familiar companion. A violent confrontation unfolds between two men, Harney and Grangerford, over a young woman named Sophia. Amid the chaos, Huck urges Sophia to flee, and Jim, hidden in the bushes, pulls Huck to safety as gunfire erupts. The confrontation ends abruptly, leaving the field…-
117.1 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Part One:Chapter 16
The chapter introduces James, a self-aware man who reflects on his fragmented heritage as a descendant of enslaved Africans. Unlike others who remember their ancestral lineage, James knows little of his roots but takes pride in his ability to read and write, using these skills to assert his identity. He emphasizes the importance of self-documentation, declaring his story will be "self-written" rather than "self-related." After escaping enslavement, he finds temporary refuge in a hidden spot, surviving on…-
117.1 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Part One:Chapter 15
The chapter follows James, a formerly enslaved man, as he survives in isolation by the river, foraging for food and remaining vigilant against potential threats. Despite his precarious freedom, he grapples with the psychological weight of exposure, fearing discovery by overseers or fellow enslaved people who might betray him. His days are spent reading, though he finds little solace in the books, which he critiques for their sanitized narratives and ideological biases. The Bible, in particular, feels like…-
117.1 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Part One:Chapter 14
The chapter opens with James, the protagonist, being violently deposited on the Illinois shore by the river, where he finds himself entangled in unripe blackberry brambles. Exhausted and worried about Huck, whom he was separated from during their escape, James takes solace in his salvaged books and papers, which he spreads out to dry in the sun. After falling asleep in an exposed meadow, he wakes to find four Black men observing him. The oldest among them, Old George, is carefully tending to James's books,…-
117.1 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Part One:Chapter 13
The chapter opens with James, a runaway slave, waking up on a raft covered by a tarp, hidden from view. He overhears Huck, his young companion, being questioned by two men about his presence on the river. Huck cleverly disguises himself as "Johnny" and claims to be fishing, deflecting suspicion. When the men inquire about a runaway slave, Huck feigns ignorance, protecting James. The tension escalates as the men notice the tarp, but Huck improvises, claiming it covers his "sick uncle" with smallpox, a ruse…-
117.1 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Part One:Chapter 12
In Chapter 12, Jim and Huck discover their canoe and raft caught in brush near their landing spot. Jim suggests using their own boat instead of a stolen one, as it would draw less attention. As dusk falls, they set off—Jim in the canoe and Huck on the raft—under a clear, star-filled sky. The serene setting prompts a lighthearted conversation about names, with Jim playfully adopting "James Golightly" as his full name, showcasing their camaraderie and the fleeting moments of joy amid their journey. The…-
117.1 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Part One:Chapter 11
In Chapter 11, Huck and James engage in a conversation about a genie in a lamp, a story Huck heard from Tom Sawyer. Huck describes the genie as a magical being who grants three wishes, sparking James's skepticism about Tom's reliability. James questions the feasibility of such wishes, hinting at deeper reflections on the consequences of desire. The dialogue reveals their contrasting perspectives, with Huck embracing the fantasy while James, wary of false promises, grounds the discussion in their harsh…-
117.1 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Part One:Chapter 10
James and Huck continue their journey downriver, traveling cautiously by night to avoid detection. After passing Saverton, the landscape becomes uneventful, though their attempt at fishing nearly ends in disaster when Huck hooks a cottonmouth. Their brief attempt to travel by day is abandoned when they spot men on a riverboat pointing at them, forcing them back into hiding. During a quiet moment by the fire, Huck suggests crossing into Illinois where James could be free, but James hesitates, torn between…-
117.1 K • Ongoing
-
- Previous 1 … 4 5 6 Next
