The dialogue between Huck and Jim reveals that Huck believes that many people cannot be totally trusted. Huck's response that "it's in the breed" implies a skepticism about kings and princes, suggesting that he views them as inherently flawed or untrustworthy. He generalizes this trait to all individuals of royal stature, indicating a lack of faith in their honesty or integrity.
Read the excerpt from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
"Don't it s'prise you de way dem kings carries on, Huck?"
"No," I says, "it don't."
"Why don't it, Huck?"
"Well, it don't, because it's in the breed. I reckon they're all alike."
What does the dialogue between Huck and Jim reveal about Huck’s beliefs?
Huck believes that all people of royal stature are clever.
Huck believes that no one is able to be completely honest.
Huck believes that only common people have any worth.
Huck believes that many people cannot be totally trusted.
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