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 the townspeople they attempt to cheat.
B
It draws a parallel between those who rule the government and those who support them.
C
It draws a parallel between common swindlers and those who rule the government.
D
It draws a parallel between the townspeople and those who rule the government.
Explanation
The duke and king are ordinary con men, yet they can convincingly act like royalty and manipulate people. Twain uses the joke to suggest that those who rule the government may be no more honest or deserving of authority than common swindlers. This draws a parallel between common swindlers and those who rule the government, rather than simply comparing the con men with the townspeople they cheat.
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