Symbols

The Mississippi River
===For Huck and Jim, the Mississippi River is a symbol of freedom. They both have ran away from what they are scared of and wanted change and being alone on the river is exactly what they got. The river carries them toward freedom: for Jim, toward the free states; for Huck, away from his abusive father. They both think its going to be an easy ride to freedom, however, they soon find that they cannot avoid all evils and racisms. Early in the book, the real world starts on by ending the paradise of the raft: the river floods, bringing Huck and Jim into contact with criminals, wrecks, and stolen goods. Then, a thick fog causes them to miss the mouth or exit of the Ohio River, which was going to be thier way to a new life style and freedom, what they both deserved. As the novel continues, the river becomes something other than their perfect place but they begin to meet the real world and evils around them. As Huck and Jim move further south, the Duke and the Dauphin take over the raft and Huck and Jim must make unexpected detours, like real life. As Huck and Jim's journey progresses, the river, which once was a paradise and a source of freedom to both Huck and Jim becomes only a short detour that only ends up putting them both in more danger.===