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Examples Of Dialect In Huckleberry Finn

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In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, dialect is used to develop Jim’s character. Jim is a run-away slave; hence he has no education. His dialect throughout the story shows his lack of education. An example is when he says, “‘Why, Huck! En good lan’! ain’ dat Misto Tom?’”. Jim does not use correct grammar and does not fully pronounce his words when he talks. This differs from someone educated, such as Tom. In the story Tom says, “‘I don’t reckon he does; but what put that into your head?’”. Tom uses closer to proper grammar and pronounce his words completely, the opposite of Jim. Even though the difference seems very large, Jim’s dialect is believable because slaves don’t receive an education. Without an education, you don’t

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