The novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn had many unique characters and a multitude of different lessons that an audience could take away from it. Novelists consider this a quintessential American novel because it is relatable to all audiences by characters and lessons that can still be applied today. There are a multitude of diverse characters that develop during the progression of this novel. One such character would be Huckleberry Finn. Huck learned to trust his instincts and his heart. Huck felt that it was morally wrong to turn in a friend and send him back to a life of slavery. He learned to be the better person in this situation by going against the norm. A person would relate to Huck if they feel like they are excluded in their opinions that they have. Huck most likely felt the same way being in the south where slavery is so common. Another character that a reader would relate to is Jim. Many thought of Jim as a very oblivious character, but in reality Jim was a very …show more content…
They fit very well with the time period of Mark Twain after the civil war, but these lessons fit into today’s society just as well. One such lesson would be to follow what you believe. Huck struggled with accepting Jim throughout this whole novel. He was taught that it was morally wrong to befriend a black person. Huck had to make the decision on his own though. This lesson goes hand in hand with the idea that not all adults are right. In todays society there is discrimination and there are people out there surrounded by people who have a harsh opinion. These people can learn to stick up for what they believe. There is also the lesson of friendship and honesty during this novel. Huck told Jim right here that he wasn’t going to turn Jim in for running away. He was starting a friendship with Jim at this point and it only deepens as the novel grows. All the lesson in the book can be applies to today’s society. This is a timeless