In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, Huck and Jim evolve to form a complex but heartwarming duo. Although originally separated by race and culture, the two men become close friends. Huck initially views Jim as a worthless possession, adding to the burden of his running away. Before meeting Jim, Huck's family and friends expressed his prejudice against black people, saying, "but when they told me there was a state in this country where they would let these *** *** vote, I withdrew. I say I will never vote again” (35). Huck's childhood among wealthy white plantation owners, who have no value for the lives of African Americans, contributes to Huck's racism against Jim. Through Huck, Twain details how racist values ​​have survived throughout history through the family. However, unlike the other children, Huck always upholds an independent personality with a quick desire to not be like others. Early in Jim and Huck's travels, Jim criticizes Huck's cruel attitude toward him, invoking the thought: "It took me fifteen minutes before I could prepare myself to go and humiliate myself in front of a ni...