The River

In this novel, the river is seen as a very important symbol. Throughout the book, Huck is trying to get away from society. The river was Huck and Jim's place to get away from society. They were able to escape civilization when they were on the river. They felt a sense of freedom when they were on the river and Huck even says, "So in two seconds away we went a-sliding down the river, and it did seem so good to be free again and all by ourselves on the big river, and nobody to bother us" (183). When Huck and Jim were on the river, they were alone and no one could bother them, and therefore they felt safe. Also, Huck and Jim were able to be themselves on the river. They did not have to put on their masks. They were able to get away from society and society's view of them. They did not have to be who society said they should be while they were on the river.