kandy. asked:
Also, what is the significance of the river and the shore?
If you could include themes such as love, slavery, and money in your answer that would be great! Thankyou sooo much!
*A quick 10 points to a helpful answer
Also, what is the significance of the river and the shore?
If you could include themes such as love, slavery, and money in your answer that would be great! Thankyou sooo much!
*A quick 10 points to a helpful answer
May 2nd, 2009 at 4:33 am
Themes:
Racism/Slavery
Intellectual vs. Moral Education
The Hypocrisy of “Civilized” Society
Money is more of a motif than a theme.
River’s Significance:
The river symbolizes freedom and being apart from society. Although they are at peace on the river, Jim and Huck always find troubles while traveling down the river.
May 3rd, 2009 at 8:00 am
STUDY NOTES for Huckleberry Finn.
THEMES
Major Theme
The major theme in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is the theme of “initiation.” In an initiation narrative, the protagonist goes through a rite of passage, a growing up process which is multifaceted. In a moment of crisis, the protagonist is suddenly obliged to make the painful transition from childhood to adulthood; this passage is known as the initiation. It is essentially a process by which the hero gains self-knowledge and finds his own identity. In the process, he also learns about the world in which he lives and the nature of evil. More…..
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