In Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Jim and Huck both decide that their relationships with their friends and loved ones are more important than their freedom, lives, and in Huck's case, his soul. Do you think modern heroes can make the same kinds of choices? In one paragraph describe a modern example of heroism and how it relates to Huck and Jim's actions. Use at least two examples from the text to support your ideas.

Question

In Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Jim and Huck both decide that their relationships with their friends and loved ones are more important than their freedom, lives, and in Huck's case, his soul. Do you think modern heroes can make the same kinds of choices? In one paragraph describe a modern example of heroism and how it relates to Huck and Jim's actions. Use at least two examples from the text to support your ideas.

I think I'll choose Nelson Mandela because he spent 28 years of his life in prison fighting against the apartheid regime. They actually agreed to free him if he would stop fighting the regime. He refused, and finally came out of prison on his own terms, then becoming the first president of modern South Africa. So does he sound ok to write on?

Answer 1

Before anyone can tell you if you're on the right track or not, you'll need to post a decent outline indicating HOW you plan to compare (relate similarities) Jim and Huck and their experiences with Mr. Mandela's.

Outline please. No one can tell without it.

Answer 2

Yes, Nelson Mandela is an excellent example to write about in relation to Huck and Jim's actions in Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Like Huck and Jim, Mandela made the choice to prioritize his relationships and the well-being of his people over his own personal freedom. Despite facing the opportunity to be freed from prison in exchange for abandoning his fight against the apartheid regime, Mandela chose to stay imprisoned, refusing to compromise on his principles. This mirrors Jim's decision to risk his own freedom to protect and rescue Huck, even though it meant facing potential recapture and continued enslavement. Both Mandela and Jim demonstrated a selfless commitment to their loved ones and causes, prioritizing their relationships above their own personal liberty. Moreover, like Jim's willingness to face the wrath of society and the potential loss of his own soul by helping a runaway slave, Mandela's steadfastness and resilience in fighting for justice and equality in the face of immense adversity aligns with the themes of sacrifice and heroism seen in the novel.