Morality In The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn By Mark Twain

Huck faces difficulties choosing between what he believes is right versus what society says is right. The story begins with Huck sharing society's view of what is right; however,in the end his thoughts are represented by what he believes is right. In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain created the character of Huck Finn who was left to create his own destiny leaving him to choose between his strong heart or his conscience that was heavily based on the views of society.
In the beginning, Huck lives with the Widow Douglas and Miss Watson. While he is there, Huck is forced to become civilized. They expect him to use manners, wear proper clothing, read the Bible, and get an education. Huck did not enjoy having to bow down and follow the rules. However,
Huck decides to take the money they stole and hide it. Huck hides the money in Peter Wilks coffin so the Duke and King would not find it. He felt as if he needed to explain what had happened so he wrote to Mary Jane. No matter how big or small the problem, Huck’s big heart makes him do what is best for those he cared about.
Huck’s conscience tells him that he is stealing Miss Watson’s property when he is with Jim. He decides to write a letter to her because it is wrong to steal her property. However, Huck’s heart makes him decide that what he is doing to Jim is wrong so he rips it up. As he rips it up Huck stated, “All right, then, I’ll go to hell.” (p. 206 Twain). Even though he thought he was doing wrong by stealing from Miss Watson, Huck is morally doing the right thing when he decides to keep the deal he had made with Jim. Throughout the book, Huck moves away from the idea of civilization. He is left to think for himself. It shows how Huck is a caring character, and even if society does not agree with what he believes is right, he will do it. In the end, Huck’s decisions are the right thing to do versus the corrupt views that are held by