The question is if Huck Finn, the protagonist of the novel, is able to achieve this individual freedom. ... Huck Finn is fresh off of an adventure with his friend Tom Sawyer, both of whom are now six thousand dollars richer. ... In fact, Huck even mentioned how difficult it was living under her room because of her kindness towards him, noting how "decent the widow was in all her ways" (p. 1). ... In short, Bennett's "The Conscience of Huckleberry Finn" argues how Huck's lack of intellectual freedom and "weakness of will" restrain him from being a truly...

• Word Count: 1467
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

In his novel Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain creates a fictional character that must confront very real problems as a result of cultural and social issues of the time. ... On the surface, Twain's words seem to convey a relatively light-hearted approach to the dysfunctional relationship between Huck and Pap. ... Not enough critical attention has been paid to this aspect of the novel, which realistically reflects the state of child welfare in the 19th century. ... Huck is also met with a variety of potentially life threatening situations during his time running and hiding with Jim. ...

• Word Count: 1965
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate