Question

Read the lines from The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Then at the bottom was the biggest line of all, which said: LADIES AND CHILDREN NOT ADMITTED. "There," says he, "if that line don't fetch them, I don't know Arkansaw!" Twain is most likely using humor to convey his viewpoint that __________.a. people are often tempted by the thrill of something naughty. b. people are often too ignorant to know when they are being fooled. c. liars and swindlers will stop at nothing to make fast and easy money. d. liars and swindlers are often considerate of the feelings of others.

Answer 1

Answer:

A.

Explanation:

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a novel penned by Mark Twain. The novel narrates the adventures of Huckleberry Finn or 'Huck' as known by his friends. The novel is written in First Person Narrative.

The given quote appears in chapter 22 of the novel, where Huck goes to a circus. There a show by a quick-witted clown was to be performed. The show was seen by only twelve people and after the show, the duke hanged a handbill with a note written stating 'Ladies and children not admitted.' This was an advertising scheme by the duke to attract more audience to his show. The show was to be performed on 'The King’s Cameleopard' and thus does not permit women and children. This viewpoint conveys the message that such naughty thrills tend to tempt people.

So, the correct answer is option A.