Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

  Use close reading of Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn to analyze the nature and meaning of Twain's portrayal of the relationship between the adolescent town outcast, Huckleberry Finn and the fugitive slave Jim. The novel focuses on their journey together down the Mississippi River and the various people and situations they encounter along the way. Examine how the novel illustrates the development of Huck's and Jim's relationship throughout their journey. Analyze the historical, social, literary, psychological, and moral context of their friendship in order to better understand some of the major ideas and themes presented in the novel.