Huckleberry Finn Critical Analysis Throughout history some of the greatest civilizations have developed around the urge of freedom. Achieving freedom of ones soul is impossible if it continues to be tied down by lies and discretion. In The Adventures Huckleberry Finn Mark Twain shows that freedom is difficult to achieve when there is no escape, racial barriers, and the burden of what responsibilities come with freedom. The symbol of the Mississippi River is key in this novel, the river symbolizes freedom for Huck and Jim. Huck was a sweet young boy raised by an alcoholic father, eventually he was adopted into a family where he was introduced to Jim, the slave. When the opportunity to escape from the abuse of Pap first presented itself to
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The raft, being as simple as it is, has no steering mechanism. They trust the river to guide them to their destination at the right speed and direction; the raft will only go as fast as the river flows. The isolation that the raft brings to Huck and Jim unites them and they treat each other equally, in comparison to the racists inhabiting the land. The two characters have a chance to get to know each other well and understand each other as the river takes them away, “…we let her alone, and let her float wherever the current wanted her to; then we lit the pipes, and dangled our legs in the water and talked about all kinds of things…” (130). The river in this instance is like their guide; almost like a mother figure, caring for her young in the midst of danger. Responsibility comes with freedom and that fact that a young boy like Huck would take on the responsibilities that come with being free and having to support himself.Huck also exhibits his love for shakespeare, at this time only wealthy people could afford an education, Hucks taste for such rich literature shows that he has accepted the responsibility of getting an education and pursue his love for reading. The Duke and the Dolphins are two people who show us Hucks love for literature. Huck and Jim pick up two strangers who regularly practiced their play that was a shakespeare work. The raft is the base of all symbols in the novel The Adventures Huckleberry Finn. Mark Twain shows that many things can come from the want of freedom. With the river comes the raft, and the exposure of Hucks love for
The raft, being as simple as it is, has no steering mechanism. They trust the river to guide them to their destination at the right speed and direction; the raft will only go as fast as the river flows. The isolation that the raft brings to Huck and Jim unites them and they treat each other equally, in comparison to the racists inhabiting the land. The two characters have a chance to get to know each other well and understand each other as the river takes them away, “…we let her alone, and let her float wherever the current wanted her to; then we lit the pipes, and dangled our legs in the water and talked about all kinds of things…” (130). The river in this instance is like their guide; almost like a mother figure, caring for her young in the midst of danger. Responsibility comes with freedom and that fact that a young boy like Huck would take on the responsibilities that come with being free and having to support himself.Huck also exhibits his love for shakespeare, at this time only wealthy people could afford an education, Hucks taste for such rich literature shows that he has accepted the responsibility of getting an education and pursue his love for reading. The Duke and the Dolphins are two people who show us Hucks love for literature. Huck and Jim pick up two strangers who regularly practiced their play that was a shakespeare work. The raft is the base of all symbols in the novel The Adventures Huckleberry Finn. Mark Twain shows that many things can come from the want of freedom. With the river comes the raft, and the exposure of Hucks love for