enters a transitional period of his life. This character, Huck Finn, faces many situations forcing

him to deal with decisions that carry with them the ability to bring about change. Since

transition can be defined as "the process of entering change", Huck begins searching for an

identity which is truly his own. In determining his self image, Huck deals with conformity and

freedom, trying on different identities that do not belong to him, and shaping these new found

tributes into an identity which best suits his conscience.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn begins with Huck under the care of Widow Douglas

as "she took me for her son, and allowed that she would civilize me; but it was rough living in

the house all the time."(p.1) Huck has become so used to being free that he sees the Widow

Douglas' protection solely in terms of confinement. Huck finds this unacceptable because he

loses his freedom amongst "the bars and shackles of civilization."(p.2) Huck feels that he

belongs out under the stars where the community cannot bound him. Huck then faces the return

and he will allow himself to experience life from different points of view. His "death" leads to

his conscience. An example of this is when Huck talks about turning Jim in and decides "all

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