-How is Huck changing as a person?
Huck has been changing in many ways since the beginning of the novel, such as the way he views black people. I don't think that he ever disliked them, but he has a new found respect for them. Also, he doesn't have to worry about his father anymore. He is at peace with himself without having to have the fear of his dad bearing down on him. Huck is at peace on the river.
-What has Huck been able to learn from his experiences?
Like I said previously, he has found a new respect for Jim. Before, he would refer to black people as a "nigger", and may not understand how disrespectful that word can really be. Huck has also been able to accept the differences of other people and allows himself to be helpful towards them. Such as the Duke and the King. He may not agree with the way they are literally stealing money from the townspeople, but he took them in and cares for them, until he recently plotted to steal their money and leave.
-How has Huck's and Jim's relationship changed since the beginning of the book/
Well, in the beginning, Huck looked down on Jim as a person that him and Tom could play tricks on, but after being with him for so long and trying to get him his freedom, he looks upon Jim as a real person who has feelings. Huck realizes how important freedom is to Jim and he will do anything to help Jim get it. Huck truly is one of Jim's only friends.
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I agree with what you said about Huck never disliking black people and how he sort of has a new respect for them. But even so, I don't think that he realizes how offending and disrespectful the word n***** can be because he still uses it, even when referring to Jim. For instance, once Huck said that Jim was a good n*****, but he didn't mean anything bad by it, he simply didn't know what he was saying because of how he was raised.
I don't think Huck truly cares for the Duke and the King. I think the reason he keeps them on the raft is because he's scared of what they'll do if he tells them to leave. This is another situation where Huck is on the ride but he doesn't know how to get off.
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