Question

In a chapter of Huck Finn: Throughout the story, the river represents peace, happiness, and freedom. The towns represent rules, boredom, and sometimes cruelty and treachery. In the last paragraph of the novel, which does Huck say is preferable? What is Twain's purpose for this?

Answer 1

In the last paragraph of the novel, Huck expresses a preference for the towns over the river.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the passage, in the last paragraph of the novel, Huck expresses a preference for the towns over the river.

He states that he wants to escape the dull routines of life rather than society itself.

Twain's purpose for this is to show that Huck has come to appreciate the value of civilization and the social world, despite the negative aspects of rules and cruelty.

The river may represent peace, happiness, and freedom, but ultimately, Huck finds solace in the balance between the river and the towns.