The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Symbolism

Huck’s decision not to turn Jim over to the slave-catchers is evidence of their growing friendship

Huck encounters his first major problem when he comes across the wrecked steamboat. Jim and Huck venture into the boat and soon realize that they have come across three criminals

Huck is later left by himself after Jim is sold to another slave owner. Huck fears the repercussions of freeing Jim but overcomes his fear and resolves his inner conflict of whether he should turn in Jim or not: “I was the best friend old Jim ever had in the world, and only one he’s got now” (Twain 225). After almost losing Jim Huck becomes more aware to the world around him. He is reborn and realizes many things that are so wrong in society such as racial inequality at the Phelps and the slave

Many novels have used symbolism to express certain feelings and emotions in discreet ways. What is symbolism? "The practice of representing things by means of symbols or of attributing symbolic meanings or significance to objects, events, or relationships" (Dictionary.com). Numerous authors use the same denotations to illustrate different thoughts or ideas. Mark Twain uses various symbols, such as the river and the land to expose freedom and trouble in his novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

Huck not only realizes that Jim is a human being, but he also comes to terms with the fact that Jim is a good person, and has an extremely good heart.

Huck and jim were in close connections through the book. When they were sailing through the seas, they bonded through a friendship. The book was

While away from outside influences, Huck starts to consider Jim a friend rather than a slave.

as well. He make Jim as a foil to Pap, Huck’s true father in that he treats him better than his

realizes the affection Jim has for Huck. Jim had numerous opportunities to leave Huck behind in

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain has been banned from many schools and public libraries due to the use of racial slurs. Although these slurs are frowned upon now, they were a normal part of the society shaped Huckleberry (Huck) Finns life. The world Huck Finn grew up in is before the abolition of slavery. This is when the states is begun to separate, but the civil war is not yet stirring. Huckleberry’s life was influenced by his small town of St. Petersburg, the time period he lived in, and certain people.

Huck finally understands that Jim, even though he is a black man, also cares for his family and endures emotional breakdowns. Huck begins to feel a strong friendship forming with Jim, and he feels compelled in helping Jim becoming a free man.

Wisdom is to maturity as writing a paper is to taking an English course. And wisdom can only be gained through life experience, good, bad, or in between. Huck’s maturity is developed through his adventure down the Mississippi River, where he must make “adult” choices that will affect not only him but his dependent friend, Jim, showing that all kids need is to be given responsibility in order to become responsible.

In this section, insight into the character of Jim is portrayed. Jim comes across as sincere and trustworthy. The loyalty of Jim and Huck to each other begins to be seen. An example of Jim’s loyalty is seen when Jim is overjoyed to find Huck is still alive after they are separated in the fog. During this section, it begins to be apparent that Jim would be willing to sacrifice to be sure that Huck is safe but Huck does not yet return those feelings. During this section, Huck’s moral dilemma about helping a slave escape begins to surface. The fact that the relationship is strengthening is revealed when Huck lies about having smallpox on their raft in order to prevent Jim from being caught as a slave. Huck again assumes several identities during this section, which reveal much about him. On the raft, Huck is very mature and responsible. He becomes the son of a

The following paper will briefly show arguments, and conclusions within the writings of Mark Twain’s story Huckleberry Finn. I will discuss the various themes that Mark Twain is bringing to light within his story. This paper will show how Mark Twain uses those themes within the story, and how they are specifically used. I will also briefly discuss the life of Samuel Clemons, the author known as Mark Twain, and give the reasoning behind choosing the name of Mark Twain when writing his novels. Themes of escapism will be discussed.