d all along. It is almost a let down to learn that Jim’s freedom does not come from the hardships he faces, but rather the power of a notable person in society, Ms. Watson. It is also ironic that the freedom Jim tries so hard to grasp throughout the novel, the freedom to be a part of society and be live by their standards, is the freedom Huck runs from. He is a refugee form the ideals of others and even throughout the end of the novel, still seeks the freedom he originally longs for. In order to illustrate the struggle to escape the strongholds of society, Twain emphasizes the importance of freedom. It is ironic, however, that he ends his novel in a fashion that show that no matter how hard the struggles, it is nearly impossible to escape the hands that bind. Clearly, Huck will never be able to escape the society he fears and the loneliness he faces simultaneously, and Jim will never be completely free form the prejudices and stereotypes of society despite his acquired “freedom”. Twain emphasizes this point and accurately draws a picture of what he believes will happen to all of those Hucks and Jims out in the world. No matter how “free” one may be considered, there is no way to escape all of the thresholds that the society or even the mind places on us. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is not only “the first truly American novel” but it is a classic because it gives a true, clear picture of the inner and outer struggles that complicate lives every day....
