
Welcome back to our series on Mark Twain’s most essential novel. This week we discuss: * The development of Huck Finn’s conscience* Jim’s character development* The river as a symbol of journey and uncertainty* The expurgated passage* Twain’s homage to the Odyssey* Jim’s humanization and moral integrity* Twain’s technique of withholding information* The significance of the Mississippi River as a unifying setting* and moreHappy reading! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit closereads.substack.com/subscribe
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