Huckleberry Finn Ending Analysis
In John Earl Basset’s Huckleberry Finn: The end lies in the beginning Basset, introduces various ideas in his writing regarding whether or not the ending of Huckleberry Finn is appropriate. Although, I do agree with a majority of his claims regarding the ending of Huckleberry Finn. However, I do not agree with a certain claim he introduces Basset states, “Huck’s performances, however, are individual he cannot, or does not, control or manipulate others” (Basset 92). This claim is far from being remotely correct Huck displays his ability of manipulation numerous times throughout the novel. For example, when Huck is planning his escape he fakes his own death by breaking the door down as well as taking a pig and slaughtering it while adding