Child Abuse And Neglect In The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn
Huckleberry Finn, the main character of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," faces many challenges growing up. Being a runaway child of an alcoholic and abusive father, Huck encounters many obstacles. Statistics do not show a positive outlook for someone with a bad childhood.
Neglected by his father, Huck smokes cigarrettes as a coping mechanism. In the article, "Child Abuse and Neglect," it states that children who have been neglected have the "inability to accurately recognize emotions in others. Huck cannot sympathize or empathize with people who have lost someone. Huck does not see that Jim is overprotective and cares about him. Although, Huck is affected by scenarios that remind him of his alcoholic father. When Jim drinks to ease the
pain from the snake bite, Huck feels nostalgic and is disgusted by alcohol.
Being a runaway as well, Huck faces other challenges that affect his future. In the article, "What Are The Impacts of Running Away or Being Thrown Away on Youth?," says that "... the likelihood of not having a high school degree or GED as an adult is 50% higher for former runaways." Huck is uneducated and does not use proper grammar nor does he attend school. Not sounding content with being alive, Huck says that "the dead are lucky" because they are no longer living. Studies show that teen runaways have more suicidal thoughts than adult runaways. Runaways also have higher arrest rates and get involved with drugs, stealing, etc. Hanging out with Tom, Huck has learned to steal and smokes cigarrettes often.
The future is not looking bright for Huck. He might have to deal with health problems, economic issues, and run-ins with the police. Getting himself into a lot of trouble is not the best thing to do. Having already enough on his plate, Huck should find a peaceful place or a better set of coping skills.
Neglected by his father, Huck smokes cigarrettes as a coping mechanism. In the article, "Child Abuse and Neglect," it states that children who have been neglected have the "inability to accurately recognize emotions in others. Huck cannot sympathize or empathize with people who have lost someone. Huck does not see that Jim is overprotective and cares about him. Although, Huck is affected by scenarios that remind him of his alcoholic father. When Jim drinks to ease the
pain from the snake bite, Huck feels nostalgic and is disgusted by alcohol.
Being a runaway as well, Huck faces other challenges that affect his future. In the article, "What Are The Impacts of Running Away or Being Thrown Away on Youth?," says that "... the likelihood of not having a high school degree or GED as an adult is 50% higher for former runaways." Huck is uneducated and does not use proper grammar nor does he attend school. Not sounding content with being alive, Huck says that "the dead are lucky" because they are no longer living. Studies show that teen runaways have more suicidal thoughts than adult runaways. Runaways also have higher arrest rates and get involved with drugs, stealing, etc. Hanging out with Tom, Huck has learned to steal and smokes cigarrettes often.
The future is not looking bright for Huck. He might have to deal with health problems, economic issues, and run-ins with the police. Getting himself into a lot of trouble is not the best thing to do. Having already enough on his plate, Huck should find a peaceful place or a better set of coping skills.