is perhaps the most powerful character that exists in all of literature and even in the modern world. Its influence of ideals has become so powerful that many follow it willingly, obeying the commands of a common culture without having to be instructed by any greater or superior authoritative figures. Mark Twain uses society, its social structure, and its influences as a character opposite of Huckleberry Finn’s non-“normative” role. Throughout Huckleberry Finn, Huck …showed first 75 words of 1349 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1349 total…actions are morally just, leading him to do good in most situations he encounters. It is unfortunate that while Huck chooses to detach himself from society, society and its conforming people act against Huck, showing him little attention and care. In Huck and Jim’s case, however, it is better this way as this separation from society brings them one step closer to the physical liberation of Jim and the natural freedom that Huck desires.