Character analysis on HuckleBerry Finn.

Huck's Struggle History has repeatedly shown how a society of a powerful majority has harmed the spirit and dignity of a powerless minority. One significant instance can be seen in the Civil War era of American history. At that time, the white Americans mercilessly abused the blacks by forcing them to slave labor and inhumanely owning them as property. It is not uncommon that during these times of human oppression, individuals, whose personal values contradict …

…sees Jim as a convenient companion. Then he realizes Jim is a human who has sensitive feelings and intelligent thoughts. Finally, Huck recognizes Jim as an equal he could never betray. On the other hand, society views Jim as an inferior, to be bought and sold like a piece of property. Though Huck mistakenly thinks he is doing wrong in going against society, his heartfelt attitude and behaviors far exceed the cruel ignorance of society.