Huck Finn

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beginning of the novel before he begins his journey on the river. The character of Huck can be seen as subdued in the beginning of the novel. Huck has not let out his true self and it is important to understand this point that Mark Twain tries to get across. This is so important because at this point Huck is conforming to society and following all the standards and guidelines which it has set. The moral correctness of his actions are not questionable. The character who represents society and its views is Widow Douglas, and it is to her that Huck conforms. While on land at the
beginning Huck is taken captive by Pap, his estranged father. Huck then starts to see another side of society. When Huck is captured by Pap he is upset because he does not like his father and would rather stay with Widow Douglas. As time goes on Huck begins to enjoy being away from Widow Douglas and the rules of society. Huck begins to feel a sense of discovery and true freedom, but what he does not ...

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takes some time but Huck does grow up, but before he does we see his childish ways through his actions. When Huck places
the dead snake by Jim’s feet we see his child like actions that can be seen as immoral. Even though Huck does this, after Jim is bit he does whatever he can to help nurse him back to health. Huck tries to cancel out his immoral actions by doing moral and good-hearted things, and this is just one example.
One particular and important event that occurs on the river happens after the fog incident. After the fog incident Huck vows never to play another trick on Jim and it is at this very instance that Huck sees Jim’s true humanity. After this occurred Jim ...

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