Huckleberry Finn Transition Analysis

All the changing experiences throughout Huck's adventures offer insight into the overall theme of transitions in the novel. This theme of flux, changing, maturing, or most importantly, the transition from one opinion to another can be observed as the characters in Adventures of Huckleberry Finn encounter their individual experiences. The concept of transition aids in the analysis of the way people’s responses change through time. They are a result of people’s attempts to adapt to certain situations, and lead to the reconstruction of one’s identity. Each instance of transition in the novel signifies the growth and development of the characters as well as the reshaping of their views on society, morality, and identity. The hashtag #hucksflux
should be adopted into the cache of hashtags because it encompasses the various transitions within the novel, in particular but not limited to, those involving Huck and his relationships, violence, honesty, view on slavery, conning and the ultimate goal of his journey down the river. The hashtag #hucksflux should be considered one of the main themes used in the cache of hashtag choices for the simple purpose that the entire book is surrounded around the idea of the characters developing, transitioning or changing from inception to the end.
Specifically concerning Huck, Twain takes a character that is easily-influenced and sends him on a journey in which the independence alone helps him grow. The adventures he experiences also teach him new things which help him change his perspective or opinion. There is a constant flux in the story and that is the reason why #hucksflux should be considered into the
cache. There are apparent changes in Huck’s relationship with Jim. In the beginning of their journey he refers to Jim by both the “n-word” and his name. He also chooses to deceive Jim in the midst of his confusion and tell him he has been “dreaming” (98), but afterward his view toward him changes. Huck begins to perceive Jim as his friend and refers to him only by his name. Furthermore, Huck has “a long gabble, and [he tells] Jim everything” (196), which shows his new habits of sharing his adventures with Jim. Huck’s view on violence is transformed as well. At the start of the novel, he thinks violence and hurting people is fun, along with Tom Sawyer and his gang. After witnessing the violence between the Grangerford and Shepherdson families he “[feels] so sick that [he] most fell out of a tree” (122). He sees the reality of violence and the harm it inflicts on people and is repulsed by it. Similarly with conning and deceiving, Huck sees the duke and dauphin lying and scheming the innocent Wilkis daughters in a moment of grief and feels “ashamed of the human race” (160). Moreover, a major way in which Huck changes is his habit of lying.
Initially, he feels that lies are easier than telling the truth and that there is no point for him to confess the truth when lying will do equally well or maybe even better. During his encounters with Mary Jane, Huck realizes the “truth is better, and actually safer, than a lie” (179). He sees the good heartedness of the girl, develops strong feeling toward her and sees that honesty is the better option. Finally Huck’s ultimate goal for his journey down the river also changes. He starts his journey with the intention to get away from pap and Miss Watson because he feels confined and restrained living with them. But after his experiences with the duke and king, he realizes he no longer wants any part in their conning and schemes and runs toward a place where he does not have to take part in that. There is a turning point for Huck’s journey in which he joins Jim in this quest for something rather than away from
something. The observation of transitions offer insight into the significance of the novel. Analyzing the hashtag #hucksflux helps to identify the developments in Huck’s character and how his experiences teach him about society. As Huck narrates his journeys, his relationship with Jim improves, his apathetic view on violence turns into disgust, and his guilt from lying aids his morals. While the adventures continue, instances of flux will continue to affect not only Huck, but every character and their growth as well.