Colonel Sherburn's speech exposes the cowardice of the mob.
The Duke and King's play is a total failure.
The circus attracts a large audience despite the play's failure.
The town'speople display an odd sense of humor at the circus.
The Duke and King change their act to please the tough crowd.
What is the main event in Chapter 22?
—The main event in Chapter 22 is Colonel Sherburn confronting the angry mob.
Why is the Duke and King's play a failure?
—The Duke and King's play is a failure because only a handful of people show up to watch it.
What kind of audience does the circus attract?
—The circus attracts a large audience with an odd sense of humor.
How do the townspeople react at the circus?
—The townspeople display a tough crowd, necessitating the Duke and King to change their act.
What do we learn about Colonel Sherburn?
—We learn that Colonel Sherburn is fearless and delivers a powerful speech.
00:01[Music]
00:09In Chapter 22 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the angry mob goes to Colonel Sherburn's house.
00:12Colonel Sherburn appears on the roof with a rifle in his hand.
00:18Huck goes to the circus and enjoys it.
00:20The Duke's Shakespeare play fails.
00:29The Duke has a new sign advertising the show with the King's camel Leopard.
00:42Colonel Sherburn delivers a powerful speech criticizing the mob.
01:11The Duke and King's play is a failure.
