Huck Finn Maturation Analysis

The growth and maturation of Huck Finn is evident throughout the book, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The way Huck thinks and makes important decisions displays true moral progression and maturity. He slowly starts to understand right from wrong through lessons he learns from society, which contributes to his gradual change in personality. In many social situations earlier in the book he acts immaturely compared to his demeanor later in the story. The decisions he makes and his opinions evolve significantly over this short period of time.One way that his opinions change are in his morals. He starts off in the book as being sheltered by Widow Douglas and Ms. Watson, and he is not given much freedom. Because of this he does not hold really

In chapter thirty-one, Huck is again faced with the choice of turning Jim in. The debates with himself about morals, should he tell the truth, or help his friend? Page 382 says, “ The more I studied about this the more my conscience went to grinding me, and the more wicked and low-down and ornery I gotta feeling.” This is an obvious example of Huck becoming more mature because he thinks about weather or not to write a letter about Jim for over two pages of the book. In conclusion, he puts his friendship before societal morals and makes a crucial decision on his own.As mentioned already, society has a huge influence on the way he matures. One example of this is Pap. His father was not there for Huck when he is growing up because he is a drunk man who does not really care about much at all. From the start he may not have the best influences. Then when he lives with Ms. Watson he just listens to what she has to say and is not independent. However when Huck runs away and finds Jim, that is when things start to change. Since Jim is irresponsible himself, he doesn't really have any bearing or influence on what Huck thinks or does. From this point on, Huck really starts to develop as an individual. Another influential person to Huck is Aunt Sally. Tom Sawyers Aunt takes the role as the mother figure in Huck’s life, prior to her, he is lacking one. Although Huck and Tom did play tricks on her which as a result made her look gullible and confused, she did simple