Society
Twain satirizes the hypocrisy of a society that claims to be civilized while perpetuating slavery and racism. Huck's journey exposes the stark contrast between societal ideals and reality
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Huck Finn, a young boy yearning for freedom, escapes society's constraints and embarks on a dangerous river journey with a runaway slave, Jim, confronting moral dilemmas and societal prejudices along the way.
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