My theme is freedom and
enslavement. There are many forms of freedom and enslavement throughout this
book. Freedom especially for Jim and Huck comes along quiet often. One example
of freedom for the both of these characters is that Huck escapes from society
and the rules that follow it, wanting to be his own man. Huck has a different
scenario, based on the fact that he hears Miss Watson talking about selling
him. He becomes the runaway slave instead of a free slave. The island that both
Huck and Jim appear on serves as the runaway island in this book. Not only do
they realize that this could be their home, but also that they are free from
civilization and enslavement. Jim for the most part learned the biggest lesson.
Enslavement was not going to hold him back from going where he wanted to go.
Enslavement was also a big part of this story especially when Huck and Jim
happened to go onto the boat with the murderers and there was no way off. That
was not enslavement like the 1900’s, but it still portrayed a different meaning
of enslavement. They were trapped with nowhere to go, with robbers on them too.
Another form of freedom was when Jim and Huck were on the island and were just
enjoying life. Huck did not worry too much as long as he had his food, water,
and smoke. He would just sit down and have a smoke without letting the
mysteries and confusion of the world get to him. Jim would relax also after the
whole snake incident was done and they both just sat down next to the campfire.
Many forms of freedom and enslavement were shown throughout this book, and
there will definitely be more to come in the future.
