In this episode, Coach Bart and Mr. Fernando discuss the relationship between Huck and Jim as the central force of the narratives satire of American race relations. As we discuss Huck and Jim's multi-faceted relationship, we focus on the role society (or "sivilization") plays in creating the barriers Huck's personal development or coming of age meet during his adventures and how Jim acts as a catalyst for Huck's challenging of those societal constraints. We also introduce the Shepherdson's and Grangerford's feud as well as the Duke and the King (or dauphin) as static characters meant to exemplify the inherent pitfalls of society. The last part of the podcast is used to discuss the Timed Writing Essay to be conducted during the Asynchronous day. Special shout out to Nas for the intro song "Ether" off his 2001 album Stillmatic released by Ill Will and Columbia Records and outro son, "I Can" off his 2003 album God's Son, also released by Ill Will and Columbia Records.  #huckfinn  #americanlit #satire #nas