Huck Finn's growth and maturity...?

Question

I know, 3x in two days is alot. I need help though.

I have a research paper on the book, and need to know places in the book that I can use to show that Huck has grown in his outlook at colored people.

Maybe even a little about how he has grown on his outlook of society. I have no idea where to start, and YES I have read the book, and the cliff notes.

They aren't helping me... I have been dense here lately with my school work. I am in a rut. PLEASE HELP ME!!!!

Answer 1

Look at the sections where Huck is interacting with Jim, particularly on the raft. The dialog should give you an idea of the difference between what Huck has been taught and the things that he's observed which contradict them.

Twain used "Huckleberry Finn" as a way to comment on the social issues and attitudes of his day. He used a lot of exaggeration and contrasts to make his point. (Think Huck's description of the rich man's house and the ways that Twain is poking fun at the stuffy Victorian lifestyle.)

Look for more examples of irony -- i.e., what Huck says and what he actually feels or thinks. He may parrot the common beliefs of the day about racial issues, but how he really feels about Jim is the answer to your question.

Hope that gives you a few ideas of how to approach the topic. Email me if there's anything else I can do to help.