Huckleberry Finn Character Traits

Character defines who a person is, each individual has their own unique character What would one want to be known as? Is a person defined by their intelligence or their kindness? The ideal person would have both of these traits. In Mark Twain’s coming of age story, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Huck Finn is the perfect example of someone who is both cunning and kind. Huck’s character is the best representation of a mature member of society, an intelligent problem solver, and a tolerant friend to Jim throughout the novel. Firstly, the character of Huck represents a mature member of society. Huck knows how to prioritize and how to look after those in need. For example, Huck knows that if Pap got a hold of his money it would spell trouble for him. Huck goes to Judge Thatcher saying, “ I want you to take it; I want to give it to you, the six thousand and all” (Twain 22). Six thousand dollars is a lot of money especially for a child. Most people would have been blinded by greed and unwilling to

Although Pap Finn was very racist, Huck was able to see Jim for who he was, not for the color of his skin. Huck looked out for Jim even though Huck could have collected a four hundred dollar reward by turning Jim in. Sometimes Huck found it hard to treat Jim as an equal. When Huck upset Jim he said ¨ It was fifteen minutes before before I could work myself up to apologize to a nigger, and I ain't sorry about it neither” (Twain 100). Huck never abandons Jim, even when it puts him in harm's way. When things start turning south with the Wilks family con, Huck does not skip town at great personal risk. Huck can not bring himself to leave Jim in the prison where he would be sold back into slavery. When describing Huck Jim says “ Dah you goes, de ole true Huck: de on’y white genlman dat ever kep’ his promise to ole Jim” (Twain 104). Huck and Jim have an unbreakable friendship due in part to Huck's