On the run from authorities from "summary" of Annotated Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain,Michael Patrick Hearn
One of the central themes in "Annotated Huckleberry Finn" is the idea of Huck and Jim being constantly pursued by authorities. Throughout the novel, Huck and Jim find themselves in various situations where they must flee to avoid being captured. This theme of being on the run adds a sense of urgency and danger to the story, keeping readers on edge as they follow the characters' journey. From the very beginning of the novel, Huck is on the run from his abusive father, Pap. He fakes his own death and escapes to Jackson's Island, where he meets Jim, Miss Watson's runaway slave. Together, they embark on a journey down the Mississippi River, constantly evading capture by pretending to be someone else or hid...
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