Huckleberry Finn River

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In the book The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain, I believe the river is linked to the novel’s major themes because the river shows Huck and Jim the difference between their life on land and life on the river. In addition, the current committing the running of the raft just like Huck’s life. When Huck and Jim stepped on the river’s path they encountered peace, ease, and unharmed situations. While on the other hand, when living life on shore Huck and Jim encounter harm, racism, and abuse. While they were traveling to South, Huck also realizes to not be afraid on what others think of him on how he dressed and acts. He then started to discover who he really is and realizing when traveling on the raft, Jim and Huck bonded a lot and

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