The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

How does Huck make his decision about whether he should turn in his friend Jim?

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Huck's makes his decision not to turn Jim in based on his conscience. Following the law or doing the right thing has become a real moral dilemma for Huck. He believes that in helping Jim he's breaking the law. On the other hand, turning Jim in would be a betrayal of their friendship. In the end, the friendship wins out.

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn