Huck Finn Freedom

In America, the words, “For the land of the free and the home of the brave”(The National Anthem, Francis Scott Key), are some of the most influential to this day. In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, written by Tom Twain, the main character, Huck, idolizes this same freedom. The modern day Huck Finn is a symbol of freedom because he fights for it for himself, others and he goes as far as to risk being sent to hell to get to it. Huckleberry Finn is a story of the search for freedom and all of its lessons along the way. Huck, a young 14 year old boy, spends a great majority of his life being abused and craving a world where he doesn’t have to abide by manners and societies values. It’s only natural for a young boy of his age who is going through these circumstances, to defy eventually. However, Huck is a very special
Huck Finn shows his true character, when he admits to a life of eternal punishment just to save someone else's. In modern society, Huck would still show this same goodness with someone who others are saying is less deserving than him. Huck proves his magnanimous heart when he rips up the letter he was going to send to Miss Watson and says, “All right, then, I’ll GO to hell”(TWAIN AND PAGE NUMBER)! This quote signifies Huck as an overall merciful and kind person. Huck would go to the depths of hell for another person’s freedom no matter the time period, and it’s shown through his actions and not just his words. In essence, Huckleberry Finn is a legacy to admire for standing up for freedom in all cases. Huckleberry Finn symbolizes freedom in modern society because he fights for it for himself, others and he goes as far as to risk being sent to hell to get to it. He is a great example of how hard a person should fight for what they truly think is best. Huck Finn is, and always will be a timeless character, and he is a gift for the modern generation to hold on