Book Review

Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a profound exploration of humanity set against the pre-Civil War American South. Through Huck Finn’s escape from “civilized” society and his journey down the Mississippi with runaway slave Jim, the novel dismantles racial prejudice and social hypocrisy. Huck’s internal struggle—choosing loyalty to Jim over societal norms—exposes the cruelty of slavery and the power of personal conscience. Twain’s use of colloquial language and Huck’s naive narrative voice adds authenticity, making the moral conflicts feel immediate. The raft becomes a symbol of freedom, where two outcasts form a bond deeper than legal boundaries. Even today, the novel challenges readers to question authority and prioritize empathy, proving that true morality lies beyond societal rules. It’s a timeless reminder that freedom and humanity know no color.