The book ends with Huck saying he's going to "light out for the Territory ahead of the rest."?

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but there's a part of me that wonders if he won't decide to go back home to the Widow's with his friends.

**If you could write another chapter for the novel what would you have happen?

Answer 1

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Hi,

I noticed not many people answering!?

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Answer 2

Rough answer:

Most of America, particularly west of the Mississippi, consisted of "territories" at the time.
Territories were much less structured than were the states, and a rugged indiidual like Huck would not have so many strictures placed on him . . . nor would he have an Aunt always trying to "civ'lize" him. Metaphorically: "Go west young man" to seek fame and fortune." Many did just that. I figure ole Huck was aimin' t' try it.