Why do u think the author wants to connect the middle ages to the readers own time in the introduction?

After huck's talk with mary jane, she says she'll pray for him. huck thinks: "pray for me! i reckoned if she knowed me she'd take a job that was more nearer her size." in at least 150 words, explain this statement by describing how huck views himself and his behavior in general.

How can an author reveal move information about a character

Match each mode of narration to the excerpt in which it is used.