In chapters 22 and 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the idea that the common swindlers, the duke and the king, believably pose as royalty can be viewed as quite humorous. What does Twain’s use of this humorous situation throughout the passage accomplish?
Answer
A
It draws a parallel between common swindlers and those who rule the government.
B
It draws a parallel between common swindlers and the townspeople they attempt to cheat.
C
It draws a parallel between the townspeople and those who rule the government.
D
It draws a parallel between those who rule the government and those who support them.
Explanation
The duke and the king are obvious frauds, yet they can pass themselves off as royalty because people respond to titles and displays of authority. Twain uses the joke to suggest that people in positions of power may be little better than ordinary swindlers. This makes the humorous situation a parallel between the con men and those who rule the government.
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