Huckleberry Finn Character Analysis

About half a century ago the infamous Mark Twain, sat down and invested his time in a book, now known as The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, to present the world with what true maturity is. He demonstrated this sensitive topic through the time period of the early 1800’s and a young boy named Huck Finn. Huck Finn makes travels from the cavity to the end of the Mississippi River, alongside an escaped slave named Jim. As they both make these travels further down the beautiful murky waters, Huck’s character makes progression from within his mind and young adolescent heart.

Our travels start in the Mississippi Valley where Huck Finn is committing schemes and scant adventures with Tom Sawyer and their gang. Huck is also suffering from physical abuse

When he was confronted by two white men about a slave he came up with the clever lie of his father having the Small Pox, which lead the men in opposition. “Poor devil, there’s something in that. We are right down sorry for you, but we--well, hang it, we don’t want the small pox, you see.”(84). He not only does this once but every time he is confronted with new outsiders. He is using schemes of the time period that he knows an upcomer will avoid. His thinking is getting deeper, which shows how his mindset is

Huck’s decision of whether to turn Jim in is leading him to make a prompt and agile choice by using his analytical skills. He goes through this process by considering his morals and his feelings.In the end his gut instinct and feelings won over his societal morals. ‘All right, then, I’ll go to hell’-- and tore it up.’(193). He is not only tearing up the letter but his old state of mind. He has matured enough to where he can recognize what is right and what is wrong. He now see’s that he is obliged and will be obliged to make a decision that can change his and someone else’s life forever.

We are now towards the end of our travels of the Mississippi River. We are touching down in between Louisiana and Mississippi, where the river pours into the Gulf. After all is said and done , Huck parts off by himself. “But I reckon I got to light out for the Territory ahead of the rest…”(262). He is now going to live and travel on his own. In order to hold his structure in life he must have the mindset of an adult, and it’s evident that he has that. He is now taking the position of an adult in society by wondering on our own and by goodness this is the end of the Mississippi