Dissonance in Huckleberry Finn
During the times of slavery in the American South, helping a slave achieve his freedom is looked down upon by the general public and is a socially unacceptable thing to do. In Mark Twain’s novel Huckleberry Finn, Huck decides to help Jim, a black slave, to run away. This puts Huck in dissonance with society. Huck’s decision, while being the right thing to do from a modern standpoint, puts him in danger and is therefor a foolish way to deal with this dissonance. Rescuing Jim is an unwise choice for Huck to make because he is leaving a safe environment, and the world is a dangerous place full of criminals and con artists, and many people do not look kindly on a boy who is freeing a slave.The environment that Aunt Sally creates for Huck is a safe, structured and wholesome one. This seems like an ideal environment for a child to grow up in. Apart from the occasional appearance of Huck’s father, and mischief created by Tom Sawyer, Huck is safe living with Aunt Polly. Huck is being schooled and civilized, and even though he does not like it, it is beneficial for him. Huck has plenty of money that is safe with Judge Thatcher and is making more everyday off the interest. Huck’s leaving this envir
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Approximate Word count = 942
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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