Explanation:
In Mark Twain’s novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Huck Finn foils the attempts of the duke and king to rob the Wilks family through his resourcefulness, wit, and loyalty to his newfound friends.The duke and king had successfully impersonated two of the Wilks brothers, who had recently passed away, and convinced the family that they were the rightful heirs to their father’s estate. However, Huck, who had grown close to the family and recognized the duke and king’s true intentions, knew that he must act quickly to protect them. Firstly, Huck attempted to steal back the stolen money by sneaking into the duke and king’s room at night. Later, he shows their inability to correctly identify personal items and family members.