Huck Finn and Jim’s loyalty towards each other demonstrates the selfless friendship formed among them. In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn friendship is achieved regardless of race, age, or social class. Growing up in a white community, Huck's mind is already programmed to believe African Americans were not people and therefore should not be treated as people. In fact, Huck's first impression of Jim was one in which where Jim has no emotions or intelligence. However; as Huck progresses in his journey he manages to create a bond with Jim, which becomes continuously challenged throughout the entire course of the novel as to whether or not Huck should help or return Jim to slavery. Mark Twain indicates Huck and Jim’s friendship through Huck’s
