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.
3 comments:
Hi LJ. I liked your post of our theme.I liked the fact that you used the island to portray the image of freedom. In my blog post, I also made the connection of Huck seeing the town as enslavement.I believe that is one of the earliest perspective towards freedom and enslavement in Huckleberry Finn. Although I did not include the idea of Huck finding society's rules so slave like, I completely agree with you on that point. I just would like to mention that it was Jim who over heard Miss Watson talking to the Widow Douglas about selling him.I also agree on the fact that in the future of the novel, there will be more perspectives on freedom and enslavement.
I think it's really cool how you said Jim and Huck's freedom came subtly because I never thought about it. I would have never thought an island could represent freedom because when I hear islands, I think of 'no way out' or 'surrounded by water'. That to me is asphyxiating or enslavement. I also like how positive your blog sounded. I've been really negative when reading this novel because our topic involves slavery and I haven't seen much progress in their journey for freedom. It seems as if they're constantly being enslaved by people or rules. I really hope they both gain the freedom they're looking for.
LJ, I think it's great that you are taking a historical lens perspective. I think it is important to think outside of the box about freedom and slavery. Great job with Huck's enslavement by the town. Note that he is always free when he is on the river and away from society - as is Jim. Nice job!
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