Friday, March 22, 2013

How do freedom and justice work in Huckleberry Finn? I'm trying to evaulate some points, but am a little unsure. I know the river is the means by...

Excellent job in addressing this question! The only point I would like to add is that with the increasing freedom that the river gives to Huck and Jim, we also see an increase in justice toward Jim on the part of Huck. Despite Huck's upbringing - being told his entire life that blacks are inferior beings - he is beginning to see Jim as a human being with feelings, just like himself. He struggles with this, but ultimately determines that even if it is a sin, he still needs to defend and protect Jim and treat him the same way he would want to be treated himself.

Check out the link below for some more great information on the themes of Huckleberry Finn!  Good luck!

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