The progression of Huck's character in, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, is certainly noticeable. In a time where racism is an issue, we see Huck fighting these same battles. But as Bobby Seale says, "You don't fight racism with racism. The best way to fight racism is with solidarity." In the novel, Huck goes through a progression of events and people that alter his opinion on the treatment of black people in that time. Huck gains solidarity by establishing a friendship with Jim, showing remorse to Jim after he commits wrongdoing, and plotting a plan to free Jim. Ultimately, Huck's attitude towards blacks does change by the end of the novel. First, the most noticeable reason for the change of attitude by Huck was Jim. Jim
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The fact that they are putting such thought into a plan as simple as this should be, shows the care and actual thought they have for Jim as a person and as a friend. "Didn't I say I was going to help steal [Jim]...It warn't no use to say any more; because when he said he'd do a thing, he always done it." (212). This quote shows the determination that the two of these boys have to get their friend Jim back. Huck and Jim's final moment comes at the end of the book where Jim expresses his deeply held superstitions to Huck. He tells Huck about the riches he has gained because of his hairy chest. (262). This also shows how the great journey Jim and Huck ventured on allowed Huck to grow in solidarity with Jim. Huck got to hear of Jim's deepest believes, stories, and wishes. He became Jim's confidant. He got to know the real Jim and know him as a person and not as a runaway black slave. He certainly grew. He matured. He grew in solidarity with Jim. Bobby Seale says that "You don't fight racism with racism. The best way to fight racism is with solidarity." We see that great truth expressed in the turning words of this novel and the growing character of Huckleberry Finn. A troubled boy turned learned and awake to the realities that the world presents. Like Bobby Seale said we should do, Huck fought racism with the solidarity that he developed throughout the novel. He saw Jim in his true light; as a human. And ultimately, Huck's attitude changed about the world. He grew in solidarity, and we should
The fact that they are putting such thought into a plan as simple as this should be, shows the care and actual thought they have for Jim as a person and as a friend. "Didn't I say I was going to help steal [Jim]...It warn't no use to say any more; because when he said he'd do a thing, he always done it." (212). This quote shows the determination that the two of these boys have to get their friend Jim back. Huck and Jim's final moment comes at the end of the book where Jim expresses his deeply held superstitions to Huck. He tells Huck about the riches he has gained because of his hairy chest. (262). This also shows how the great journey Jim and Huck ventured on allowed Huck to grow in solidarity with Jim. Huck got to hear of Jim's deepest believes, stories, and wishes. He became Jim's confidant. He got to know the real Jim and know him as a person and not as a runaway black slave. He certainly grew. He matured. He grew in solidarity with Jim. Bobby Seale says that "You don't fight racism with racism. The best way to fight racism is with solidarity." We see that great truth expressed in the turning words of this novel and the growing character of Huckleberry Finn. A troubled boy turned learned and awake to the realities that the world presents. Like Bobby Seale said we should do, Huck fought racism with the solidarity that he developed throughout the novel. He saw Jim in his true light; as a human. And ultimately, Huck's attitude changed about the world. He grew in solidarity, and we should