13. Huck and Jim's manner of dress on the raft is symbolic. What do clothes represent?

The restrictive nature of clothes represents society's overpowering ways. Huck and Jim's lack of clothing represents that they are free on the raft, and society has no power over them there.

14. Why doesn't Huck expose the Duke and the King (Dauphin) as frauds?

He thought the best way to get along with people was to go along with whatever they wanted. He would rather pretend to believe their fake backstories than get into a quarrel with them.

15. Who is the most shrewd, the King and the Duke or Huck? Why? Give some examples.

Huck is the most clever and resourceful of the group. Although he isn't completely book smart, he outwits many people and survives through that. For example, he figures out how to spell his name by challenging another boy by saying he bets the other boy wouldn't be able to. He adopts several stories to save himself and Jim.

16. What does Twain satirize in the plan to present Romeo and Juliet? Discuss Romeo and Juliet as a motif.

He is making fun of Romeo and Juliet because it is a very romantic piece. His continual mocking of shakespeare reinforces his distaste for romanticizing death and family battles.

17. Discuss the significance of the pirate and the revival meeting. What is Twain satirizing?

In the revival meeting, Twain was satirizing religion and how silly it made made people act. He is stating that religious people will buy any bogus story if the con man can convince them it's in the name of Christ.

18. Is Twain making a statement about society through the antics of the King and Duke? Explain.

He's talking about the evils of society and how people will do anything for their own personal gain.