Who is Sherburn in Huck Finn?

Who is Sherburn in Huck Finn? In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Colonel Sherburn is a wealthy shopkeeper in Arkansas who kills Boggs, the town drunk. After Boggs dies, a mob gathers and decides to hang Colonel Sherburn. In a strangely calm manner, Sherburn addresses the crowd, criticizing their cowardice and the cowardly aspect of … Continue reading Who is Sherburn in Huck Finn?