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Social Classes And Religious Beliefs During The 1830s-1840s

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The story of Huckleberry Finn shows the different social classes and religious beliefs that occurs during the 1830s-1840s. The story takes place when whites have created their own idea of social class which means the more money and education the high up on the social charts families were. For example, Widow Douglas and Miss Watson were both taught proper grammar and religious beliefs because the women grew up in an upper-class family. On the other hand, Huck grew up with an abusive drunk father who did not care about anything but alcohol and money. Huck’s education level is shown through the book by the way he talks. In chapter one, Huck describes Widow Douglas’ relationship is like “her son” and, he talks about her teaching the ways of the
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