Day 1

St. Petersburg, Missouri 

The journey begins in St. Petersburg, Missouri. This is where Huck explains he's under the gaurdianship of Widow Douglas. She is trying to "civilize" Huck. Through the journey, Huck realizes some of the hypocrisy of a civilized society. Huck and his friends decide to get together and create a gang.  The idea of friendship and the innocence of children is present. The kids can get away with some things that would be socially unnacceptable for adults. The idea of superstition also becomes relevant in St. Petersburg. Jim, the slave, beleives in many superstitions. All of the other slaves come to him for their personal fortunes. Many of us know how it feels to belong and have friends. This is really important because it makes us who we are and mold our character. The innocence of children is also vital because the whole journey is told through a child's perspective. This changes the whole view on the journey.

Jackon's Island

Huck begins to prefer the island over the "civilized life" with Widow Douglass, even though he was with his abusive father. He was locked up in a cabin. One day while Pap was out, Huck escaped and faked his own murder. This is where the first idea of lying comes in.