Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Chapters 36 to the Last

"Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Chapters 36 to the Last" by Mark Twain is a story from the late 1800s that continues the journey of Huck Finn, a youthful character, down the Mississippi River with Jim, an enslaved man fleeing to freedom. This portion of the tale uncovers the intricate scheme hatched by Huck and his friend, Tom Sawyer, designed to liberate Jim, held captive in a cabin. Faced with the slow pace of their digging, they choose to use faster tools, even if it means risking exposure. The story is woven with amusing ideas, like stealing equipment and talking about the foolish ideas about prison life, used to enable Jim’s escape, blending humor with more serious points about friendship and slavery. The young protagonists consider the difference between right and wrong as they continue with their adventurous plans for escape.