The forty-fourth president of the United States, Barack Obama, once stated, “Let us remember we are all part of one American family. We are united in common values, and that includes belief in equality” (BrainyQuote 1). Obama states the common American ideals regarding freedom as well as equality. Over a century ago, Mark Twain taught similar morals in his novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Regardless of its promotion of childish behaviors, Huck Finn exhibits morals through accepting all races as well as rejecting alcoholism.
Set in the mid-eighteen hundreds, Huck Finn deals with vicious racism and bigotry. After Tom Sawyer’s gunshot to the leg, Jim insists on finding him a doctor. This action increases Jim’s risk of losing his temporary …show more content…
An example of this argument can be shown through actions taken by Tom Sawyer. After weeks of planning out an elaborate escape plan for Jim, Tom finally comes forward with the truth, explaining that Jim is “as free as any other that walks this earth” (Twain 217). Because Tom was aware that Jim was free, his actions in trying to free Jim in a grandiose way prove that he is juvenile. This novel depicts many instances of immaturity, but they are counterbalanced by moments of maturity. As the novel progresses, Jim and Huck discuss the king and duke, and whether they are authentic or not. Huck claims that “[a]ll Kings [are] mostly rapscallions” (Twain 138). Huck shows character growth and maturity as he analyzes the king and duke, who are fakes. His maturity becomes evident when he cooperates with the two con-men in order to protect himself and Jim.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn incorporates important morals regarding alcohol abuse and racism. Just like Obama, Twain teaches American ideals of equality that continue today. The morals that are taught are just as important in our society now as they were to the characters in Twain’s
Set in the mid-eighteen hundreds, Huck Finn deals with vicious racism and bigotry. After Tom Sawyer’s gunshot to the leg, Jim insists on finding him a doctor. This action increases Jim’s risk of losing his temporary …show more content…
An example of this argument can be shown through actions taken by Tom Sawyer. After weeks of planning out an elaborate escape plan for Jim, Tom finally comes forward with the truth, explaining that Jim is “as free as any other that walks this earth” (Twain 217). Because Tom was aware that Jim was free, his actions in trying to free Jim in a grandiose way prove that he is juvenile. This novel depicts many instances of immaturity, but they are counterbalanced by moments of maturity. As the novel progresses, Jim and Huck discuss the king and duke, and whether they are authentic or not. Huck claims that “[a]ll Kings [are] mostly rapscallions” (Twain 138). Huck shows character growth and maturity as he analyzes the king and duke, who are fakes. His maturity becomes evident when he cooperates with the two con-men in order to protect himself and Jim.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn incorporates important morals regarding alcohol abuse and racism. Just like Obama, Twain teaches American ideals of equality that continue today. The morals that are taught are just as important in our society now as they were to the characters in Twain’s