... either hung or sold right they?re on the spot. Many of the slaves in this book lived in fear of their master and wouldn't ever think of running away. Many authors believe that Twain shows racism in the book The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn based on the time period that Twain grew up in, more the way that he was raised, or the place of his birth. It is my opinion that Twain ... thing, and still keep his head up. Jim realizes that he must always be on the lookout for the evil slave holders in this book. The representations of race and the challenges to social norms of racism make up an ...

• Word Count: 1854
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School