Reader Response

Is life always smooth sailing? Some choose to quietly and obediently live out their original lives, while others are dissatisfied with the present and hope to make different changes on their own. Breaking the established script is an act filled with passion and courage, as well as a magnificent adventure. Huckleberry Finn is such a person—enthusiastic, brave, and kind-hearted. In his adventure, we can see the darkness and injustice of society at that time, as well as the goodness and evil of human nature. In summary, I have gained a lot from his adventures. At the beginning of the story, Finn was living a mundane life, being taken care of by a kind lady who sent him to school, although he didn't enjoy going at that time. Then, his father came to find him, and his arrival sparked the idea of leaving in Finn's mind. His father was an idle hooligan who only cared about money and drinking, and even didn't want Finn to go to school, hoping to get government subsidies through Finn. At this point, Finn began to gradually realize the benefits of going to school and appreciate how good the people who had taken care of him before were. Finn's father used force to keep Finn by his side, but how could our young protagonist be willing to be treated like a prisoner in disguise? He plotted to leave, carefully planning his escape. As the saying goes, where there is a will, there is a way. He successfully escaped from the cabin that had imprisoned him. However, he didn't intend to return to his previous place; instead, he decided to embark on an adventure to a different land. As he officially embarked on his adventure, he encountered a black slave named Jim. After their meeting, they embarked on a perilous escape together. They both dodged those who might track them down and lived a simplistic and hastily arranged life for some time, making careful preparations for everything out of fear of being discovered. During this process, even I, as a reader beyond the book, could feel the anxious emotions of hiding and being afraid of being found. Fortunately, they successfully left that place and continued to flee forward. They arrived at a small town, where Finn falsified his identity and disguised himself as a little girl. The woman fed him and inquired seriously about everything concerning him. It seemed that she had seen through his disguise, but fortunately, she was a very kind person who hoped to provide help to Finn. During her inquiry, I couldn't help but worry about Finn as if I were in his shoes. The author's writing is so superb, with vivid psychological, action, expression, and language descriptions, making readers feel as if they were actually there, experiencing the situation firsthand. Another impressive scene is when they arrived at a place where the household was extremely cautious. The doors were tightly closed, and they spoke to the occupants through the door. Then, they slowly opened the door just enough for one person to pass through, while holding guns in their hands. Only after they entered the house and were confirmed safe did they put away their guns. As soon as they reached the doorway, they opened the door just a crack, and immediately shut it behind them once they were inside, while constantly observing the surroundings. Their cautious and meticulous behavior made me feel tense as well. Of course, the story of Jim, a member of the adventuring group, is also unfolding slowly. He fled from his master, who intended to sell him. He didn't want to lose his freedom and be bought and sold like an animal. Jim was a black man, and life in that country with strong racial discrimination was not good at all, as one can imagine. Freedom was Jim's pursuit, but wasn't it also a luxury? Fate seems to have a fondness for playing tricks on people. Jim was captured, and our spirited and united Finn chose to rescue him. Finn was not alone in this rescue mission; he did it together with another boy. This boy came from a good family and was willing to help the poor Jim. During this process, it was mostly the boy who came up with many plans. Their rescue mission was long and tiring. The boy was rescuing based on his cognitive understanding, and at first, I thought they were wasting their time and it was unnecessary. But later, I found that their actions did have certain reasons and benefits, creating a misconception among those involved. The two of them used items from their home and even the forest to prepare everything they thought they needed. During this time, their actions were almost discovered, but fortunately, they were cautious and clever, making everyone think it was the mice who did it. Later, Jim escaped. Finn and the other boy kept helping him throughout the process. However, during his escape, Jim couldn't bear to leave the injured person behind and was caught, sent back, and imprisoned again. The boy also suffered injuries to a certain degree during this process, causing the female householder to worry and feel sad. Fortunately, despite being imprisoned twice, Jim was not abused; they were all kind to him. Finn also went through a tough time during this process, and he was deeply touched to see how worried the female householder was and how much she cared for them. Finally, Finn's true identity was revealed, but the female protagonist didn't mind and was still willing to take care of and love him. After spending a long time together and due to her inherently kind nature, she didn't want to dwell too much on it and only hoped that the children would be fine. Finn's alcoholic father made people feel sorry for the poor and vulnerable Finn. Finn and Jim, two kind and brave individuals, had a very good ending after their adventures. In fact, there are still many wonderful people and moments in the world that warm and heal our inner worlds. Society has its darkness and brightness, and everyone is equal. Skin color should not be a basis for discrimination. Unity and love are the main themes of the world. If something in life is holding you back, strive to break free, embark on brave adventures, and strive for your own bright and splendid life.