Do Now/ Quick Write #12: There is a Scottish proverb that reads, “a rich heart may be under a poor coat.” What does this mean? Do you agree or disagree?There is a Scottish proverb that reads, “a rich heart may be under a poor coat.” What does this mean? Do you agree or disagree?

Aim: How does Twain use irony to expose “sivilization” through Mrs. Loftus? What is IRONY? –a literary term referring to how a person, situation, statement, or circumstance is not as would actually seem. –It violates the expectations of the character, reader, or audience. –It is a key tactic of the satirist.

Aim: How does Twain use irony to expose “sivilization” through Mrs. Loftus? Verbal –a speaker says one thing but means another, or when a literal meaning is contrary to its intended effect Dramatic –actions possess a significance that the listener or audience understands, but the speaker or character does not. Situational –when the result of an action is contrary to the desired or expected effect

Aim: How does Twain use irony to expose “sivilization” through Mrs. Loftus? Verbal –speaker exclaims, “I’m not upset!” but reveals an upset emotional state through her voice while truly trying to claim she's not upset –Sarcasm Dramatic –In Huck Finn, we know Huck is in disguise, but Mrs. Loftus does not. Situational –The people in Emerald City believe the Wizard to have been a powerful deity, only to discover he was a bumbling eccentric old man.

Aim: How does Twain use irony to expose “sivilization” through Mrs. Loftus?

Huck is not a girl –Can’t thread a needle –Catches with his legs open –Throws like a girl Mrs. Loftus is no lady –Shows hospitality to Huck but speaks of Jim like he is an animal to be hunted for $$$$