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Huckleberry Finn Journey Analysis

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The initiation stage consists of a road of trials, several different events that shape the hero and lead them to become more prepared for their later trials. This extended step represents the main “journey” or treks that the hero goes through in order to reach their destination. (Bray). Huck goes through four major trials before being able to move to the next step of his journey. Each of these steps provides Huck with a better understanding of himself and his journey, and change him in some way. The first occurs when Huck loses Jim for the first time. Jim is lost in the fog, and Huck realizes that Jim is there to help and care for him so he sets out to find him. However, when he does, he tells Jim that they were never separated and that it was all a dream. However, Jim is still grateful to have Huck back and swears to protect him. This is when Huck realizes that he shouldn't have tricked Jim, and says, “It was fifteen minutes before I could work myself up to go and humble myself to a …show more content…

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