Huck Finn Ch. 1-6

Throughout the first few chapters of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain, the reader is introduced to a young boy with a troubled past and present. A strong symbol that was apparent in just the first thirty pages was an ordinary wax candle. in this instane, the candle literally represents a light in the darkness; the opportunity to make a good decision despite everything that could extinguish the flame. Because of Huckleberry's past history of abuse and neglect under his father's guardianship, it is difficult for him to think positively and believe things will turn out in his favor. After Huckleberry and some of his friends create a gang of misfits, the goal being stealing, lying, and "murdering"; this does not exactly contribute to being on a better track for a good life. When he's take into a type of protective custody and given his first taste of an education, he finally beings to see through the "blackness" of everything he had known before. Ordinarily when one has a burning candle, it is important to hold onto the spark of fire and not let it be extinguished. This is exactly what the promise of a good education is doing. This could foreshadow a new life for Huckleberry with no abuse, neglect, or fear.