Huckleberry Finn Transition Analysis
All the changing experiences throughout Huck's adventures offer insight into the overall theme of transitions in the novel. This theme of flux, changing, maturing, or most importantly, the transition from one opinion to another can be observed as the characters in Adventures of Huckleberry Finn encounter their individual experiences. The concept of transition aids in the analysis of the way people’s responses change through time. They are a result of people’s attempts to adapt to certain situations, and lead to the reconstruction of one’s identity. Each instance of transition in the novel signifies the growth and development of the characters as well as the reshaping of their views on society, morality, and identity. The hashtag #hucksflux
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Specifically concerning Huck, Twain takes a character that is easily-influenced and sends him on a journey in which the independence alone helps him grow. The adventures he experiences also teach him new things which help him change his perspective or opinion. There is a constant flux in the story and that is the reason why #hucksflux should be considered into the …show more content…
Initially, he feels that lies are easier than telling the truth and that there is no point for him to confess the truth when lying will do equally well or maybe even better. During his encounters with Mary Jane, Huck realizes the “truth is better, and actually safer, than a lie” (179). He sees the good heartedness of the girl, develops strong feeling toward her and sees that honesty is the better option. Finally Huck’s ultimate goal for his journey down the river also changes. He starts his journey with the intention to get away from pap and Miss Watson because he feels confined and restrained living with them. But after his experiences with the duke and king, he realizes he no longer wants any part in their conning and schemes and runs toward a place where he does not have to take part in that. There is a turning point for Huck’s journey in which he joins Jim in this quest for something rather than away from
Specifically concerning Huck, Twain takes a character that is easily-influenced and sends him on a journey in which the independence alone helps him grow. The adventures he experiences also teach him new things which help him change his perspective or opinion. There is a constant flux in the story and that is the reason why #hucksflux should be considered into the …show more content…
Initially, he feels that lies are easier than telling the truth and that there is no point for him to confess the truth when lying will do equally well or maybe even better. During his encounters with Mary Jane, Huck realizes the “truth is better, and actually safer, than a lie” (179). He sees the good heartedness of the girl, develops strong feeling toward her and sees that honesty is the better option. Finally Huck’s ultimate goal for his journey down the river also changes. He starts his journey with the intention to get away from pap and Miss Watson because he feels confined and restrained living with them. But after his experiences with the duke and king, he realizes he no longer wants any part in their conning and schemes and runs toward a place where he does not have to take part in that. There is a turning point for Huck’s journey in which he joins Jim in this quest for something rather than away from