s" (132), the Duke and the King, who are running away from prosecution. Huck knows that their schemes are wrong, however, Huck insists on going along with it. Huck learns from them that there comes a time when he has to draw the line and when lying becomes unnecessary. The two men's attempt to impersonate the brothers of the Peter Wilks is an important part of Hucks development. When Huck decides to return the money to Peters three daughters, it demonstrates his moral growth, as well as his choice to abandon the two frauds. Though the times Huck made a wrong decision, like going along with their scandalous schemes, it helps his character grow even greater.Huck's own morality stands out most when his acceptance of his love for Jim is shown when Jim is captive once again. He writes a letter to Miss Watson to return Jim and asking her to free Jim. After thinking about the letter for several minutes, he realizes he will "go to hell" (213) for Jim, figuring Miss Watson will only sell him downstream anyway and he would get in trouble as well. He rips up the letter and wishes to help Jim seek his freedom. Huck refers to his own sense of right and wrong and decides to disregard society's morality, figuring his own sense of right and wrong is stronger. His actions may not be just, but they are committed instinctually, using his own moral judgement. Huck is aware of the standards of society that have, in several cases, influenced his decisions, but he refuses to submit to these social codes and continues to follow his own sense of right and wrong. As seen several times in the novel, Huck chooses society's morality over his own, yet his own instincts seem more right than those of society's. Huck enters many occasions where he must choose between violating the social and religious behavior, which the world has taught him, and betraying the person who needs and loves him most. Huck represents every person who has ever had to make a decision between...
