Asked by ghiu

Read the excerpt from chapter 5 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

What do these words by Huck’s father reveal about his character?
He wants Huck to have a better life than he himself had.
He does not believe that Huck will succeed academically.
He believes that education will make Huck feel superior.
He feels that religion is the only subject worthy of study.

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He believes that education will make Huck feel superior.

Pap's remarks show jealousy and resentment—he doesn't want Huck to learn because he fears Huck will "get above" him and look down on him, so he prefers Huck stay uneducated.