Essay Archive - The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Country or
Society
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Country or Society
E.M. Forster makes a bold statement when he declares that he would rather
betray his country than betray his friend. Forster takes a very moral
stand on the issue and states that a friendship is often more important
than a government's actions or society's beliefs. His opinion regarding
the value of friendship is a common theme shared by many authors throughout
history, including Mark Twain, and Alexandre Dumas.
Mark Twain's classic novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, describes a
young boy torn between what he feels his country and society expe....
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