When Huck's father is first brought in into the story, a sharp contrast is introduced between him and the Widow Douglas. The widow represents a civilized life filled with academics, religion, and etiquette. On the other hand, Huck’s father represents an uncivilized life filled with alcohol and abuse. Instead of choosing between these two lifestyles, Huck decides to fake his own death so that he will not be forced to comply with the widow or his father. In doing this, Huck decides to follow his own lifestyle instead of following the lifestyles presented to him.
In this scene, Huck struggles with his own conscience as he debates whether or not to send Jim back into slavery. In Huck’s mind, helping Jim obtain freedom was a sin that might send
In this scene, Huck struggles with his own conscience as he debates whether or not to send Jim back into slavery. In Huck’s mind, helping Jim obtain freedom was a sin that might send