Questioning societal norms from "summary" of Annotated Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain,Michael Patrick Hearn
Mark Twain and Michael Patrick Hearn explore the idea of challenging established societal beliefs and behaviors throughout "Annotated Huckleberry Finn." The novel's protagonist, Huckleberry Finn, constantly questions the norms that govern his society, particularly those related to race and slavery. Twain uses Huck's character to highlight the absurdity of blindly following societal conventions without questioning their validity. Huck's journey down the Mississippi River with Jim, a runaway slave, forces him to confront his own prejudices and rethink his understanding of right and wrong. By befriend...
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