Huck's struggle with his conscience from "summary" of Annotated Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain,Michael Patrick Hearn
Throughout the novel, Huck consistently finds himself torn between his own morals and the expectations of society. Raised in a world that upholds slavery and racism, Huck is taught to believe that these are acceptable practices. However, as he spends more time with Jim, a runaway slave, Huck begins to question the values he has been taught. As Huck grapples with his conscience, he is faced with difficult decisions that challenge his understanding of right and wrong. Despite knowing that helping Jim escape is considered wrong by society, Huck ca...
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