... Finn has stood for one of the greatest novels of all time and due to the sensitive time period of slavery in which the book was written and published in, it lends the novel to be a very dated yet treasured piece in American history. The social commentary provided about the ongoing relationship between Huck ... a black slave and therefore a "nigger" whose place is so below that of human that he is regarded as an animal. As the story progresses Huck gradually metamorphasizes to see Jim as a human being, and not very different from himself, as they endure many journeys and close calls that b...

• Word Count: 1128
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

... To Kill a Mockingbird are appearance versus reality, the corruption and materialism of humans, and the importance of compassion. Many people have secrets. Huck Finn has many encounters with the dangerous fruit of secrets. Huck fools Jim many times, and tricks him into thinking, "You couldn't 'a' got drunk in that time, so of course you've been dreaming ... royalty up to the last, but in the end, "You're the worst imitation I ever heard. You're a fraud, that's what you are!" (169) Tom and Huck need to steal some things so they can rescue Jim, and Mrs. Phelps doesn't take lightly to this a...

• Word Count: 1159
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School