The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn 4

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn In the novel, The Adventures of Huckelberry Finn, by Mark Twain, Huck Finn opens himself up, emotionally, more and more throughout the novel, by talking, admiring, and opening up. Huck, coming from a very disturbing background, never truly experienced a loving relationship in any area in his life. Even when the chances come along, he holds himself back because of previous experiences of pain and hurt. At the end of …

…his yearn for a family, and to be loved. There is really only one thing in life anyone needs, and that is love. Huck goes through most of his life not truly experiencing love to its fullest. Through this meaningful trip down the Mississippi River, Huck gets a "taste" of love in its purest form. He gets loved by others and he begins to open his own feelings, thus allowing himself to experience meaningful relationships.