The novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain is one of the most read books in America. Many schools throughout America have their students read this story. Maybe, it’s because many memorable themes are shown throughout the book. The Mississippi River, slavery, mockery of religion, childhood, lies and cons are some examples of the themes. Huck finds himself in situations where he has to lie to save himself from trouble. In this novel, the main theme that is portrayed is the use of lies. Huck tells lies to get information, to help people, to get the supplies he needs, and by the end of the story, he is very experienced at making a quick lie. One of the most effective ways Huck uses lies is to get information. At one point in the …show more content…
Where are they?”
“On the wreck.”
Even though the men ended up dying and steamboat ended up sinking, Huck at least tried to lie and help these unfortunate men. If he was even as much as a minute earlier, he might have saved these people. All in all, Huck using lies to help is people is a common theme in this novel.
Another way Huck uses lies is to help him get food, shelter, and everything else he needs to survive. In one scene, Huck and Jim’s raft crashes, separating them and leaving them both stranded. He swims ashore and comes across a house. He figures he needs to find shelter and food, so he approaches it.
“Who’s There?”
I says: “It’s me,”
“Who’s me?”
“George Jackson, sir,”
After he says that, the family, named the Grangerfords, welcome him with open arms. He meets many memorable people, and he makes a few new friends. If he would’ve told his true identity, or if he would not have approached the house at all, he wouldn't get this fine hospitality from this good family. He would probably would’ve ended up dead, because he was hungry, cold, and tired. To sum up, Huck uses lies for
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Near the end of the book, Jim gets captured. Huck is lost and he’s desperate for any sort of help, so he approaches a house, and knocks on the door. A woman answers, and this is dialog takes place:
“It’s YOU, at last! - AIN’T it?”
I out with a “yes’m” before I thought.
Along Huck's journey, he comes across many situations where he must lie in order to keep his identity. With all of those, Huck has found himself lying almost without realizing it. In this situation, Huck lies so quick, he doesn't even have time to think about what he is going to say. This proves that Huck has learned to be a quick, smooth lier. All in all, Huck has learned to lie fast under high pressure situations. In conclusion, Huck uses lies to get information, to help people, to get shelter and food, and he develops a skill for lying. Everyone lies; there’s no denying it. Although all people lie, some lie more than others. Huckleberry Finn is one of those people. Lying isn’t always bad; sometimes people, such as Huck, lie for good causes. Sometimes, a little lie can help you a whole lot. Huck figures that lying is useful, and that’s why it’s a main theme that occurs throughout the