Huck Finn - Symbols

Question 1

river = freedom, hope

Answer 1

huck is running away on the river, but the river is jim’s emancipation

Question 2

water = universal symbol of purity, cleansing

Answer 2

• huck is cleansed of his racism and bigotry on the water

- purity of jim and huck’s relationship regardless of race

Question 3

raft = aimless; a representation of huck’s and jim’s open relationship

Answer 3

natural, free to go as they please

Question 4

jim

Answer 4

a moral human being; the best human

Question 5

huck

Answer 5

societal rejection; growth and change

Question 6

note

Answer 6

• river symbolizes freedom for Jim
• reject the immorality of society
• growth; dynamic
• separates jim and huck