Racism plays a large role in the novel. The story explores several different views, including the view that is commonly accepted by society, an almost “pro-slavery” view. There’s the view that Huck internally has, where he doesn’t necessarily follow along with the societal norms however he still does agree with them. The final viewpoint explored in the story is the perspective where Huck realizes that regardless of how society feels towards slaves and the issues of race in general he’s still open to make his own opinions on the matter. Regardless of what’s “acceptable” and what’s not, he’s still able to form his own personal beliefs. The story follows the progression of Huck’s thought process. Upon meeting Jim he’s elated but also wary. Due
