Furthermore, Mary Jane, as stated previously, has been known to produce an innocent quality, perhaps the only one seen in the entirety of the novel. She represents those outside of the novel who remain unaware of attackers, yet still have a modest disposition when learning about their predicament; she represents a rather rare demographic. Perhaps, as she is still nineteen, she may represent the naive youth of the globe; however other characters such as Huckleberry Finn and Thomas Sawyer may represent this theme with more clarity, as they are major characters compared to Mary Jane’s minor role. Mary Jane lived in a time period seemingly void of these qualities, as technology and social progression made its rise throughout America during tumultuous
