introduction

An in-depth analysis of Huckleberry Finn's growth process in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was conducted, exploring the impact of the binary opposition structure of "shore river" in the novel on Huckleberry Finn's socialization. By constantly changing his identity, Huck attempts to find a place to settle in the onshore society, reflecting his predicament and growth as an 'other' in society. Scholars have studied Huck's growth from different perspectives, such as Zhang Deming focusing on Huck's internal experiences, Guo Jingjing analyzing disguise strategies, and Rui Yuping and Sun Shengzhong examining Huck's growth from a social perspective. The paper emphasizes that in order to fully understand Huck's growth, it is necessary to simultaneously pay attention to the interaction between his personal experiences and social environment. Huck's growth is a continuous socialization process, releasing tension with society through role-playing and gradually being accepted by society, but it does not mean the end of the journey, but the continuous construction of growth.

Others in society: 'non-human', 'patient', 'suicide', 'silence'

Through Huckleberry Finn's life experience at the widow Douglas's house, this article explores Huck's predicament as a marginalized figure in society and his suicidal impulses. Huck is regarded as a "non-human" and "patient" in the small town, and his identity is closely related to the contradictions and conflicts in the small town society. The paper cites Durkheim's viewpoint, viewing suicide as a reflection of social problems and pointing out that Huck's suicidal impulse is related to his struggle in civilized admonishment. At the same time, the paper analyzes the application of the concept of "the other" in feminism, postcolonialism, and ecocriticism, as well as the lives of marginalized figures such as Huck and Jim on the Mississippi River, revealing their estrangement from the onshore world. Wang Nan's viewpoint was introduced, discussing how power shapes individuals to become subservient to social norms. Huck's father, Finn, as a first generation Other, had a profound impact on Huck due to his conflicts with the town and his self dehumanizing behavior. Huck's language failure and silence at the widow's house, as well as communication barriers with Tom Sawyer, further highlight his isolation and helplessness in the small town society. Finally, Huck embarked on a self rescue journey by setting up a fake death scene, symbolizing resistance and escape from the small town society.

Other in Growth: "Performance", "Aesthetics", "Morality", "Writing"

In depth exploration of Huckleberry Finn's socialization experience during his upbringing, including four aspects: performance, aesthetics, morality, and writing. Huck participated in small town life through role-playing and disguising himself, practicing what Butler called "performance", which is to construct social roles through repetitive practice. As the journey deepened, Huck's hidden abilities developed and he gradually adapted and integrated into society. At the Grangford home, Huck achieved aesthetic recognition and developed an interest in home decoration and paintings of his deceased daughter. He attempted to create poetry for girls, reflecting the moral demands of moral identity and fairness. Huck's moral identity further developed, and when he decided to help the kind Mary Jane, he transformed from an accomplice to a revealer. At the end of the novel, Huck is mistaken for Tom Sawyer at Phelps Farm. He is proficient in playing this role and shows confidence when communicating with Tom. Huck's growth is also reflected in his mastery of language tools, growing from a passive state to a knowledgeable and independent person. In the end, Huck completed his own writing, growing from a child learning to read to an author able to express his thoughts.

Continuous construction

Thoroughly analyzing Huckleberry Finn's growth and choices at the end of the novel, it is pointed out that Huck decided to give up his settled life and continue his river dwelling. Through Huck's experience at the Grangford family, the similarities between Huck and Buck, as well as Buck's tragedy, are revealed, implying that Huck's socialization is not a fairy tale ending. The chapter also cites the views of Berg and Lukman, exploring the relationship between individuals and society, emphasizing the dynamic balance between subjective reality and objective reality. Huck's journey is a continuous process of self questioning and seeking personal and social balance, reflecting the classic aspects of the novel.