Morals and ethics are the guiding influences in many people's lives, and in the story The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Huck struggles deeply with his conscience and his decisions. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is the touching story of a pre-Civil War boy, or Huck, who is becoming civilized, when his drunken father takes him away, refusing to allow him to better himself. Huck is taken to a cabin and held hostage by his father. Huck escapes and flees to Jackson's Island. While seeking refuge on the island Huck meets Jim, a slave belonging to the family that was previously civilizing him. After discovering that they are about to be discovered, they escape downstream on a raft. This raft serves as their home base and as the two travel and encounter many unique characters, they experience numerous adventures. During their travels Huck and Jim become best friends, although Jim partly fills the father-sized void in Huck's heart. Huckleberry Finn deeply struggles with his morals and conscience throughout the story. Her challenges include the themes of theft, equality, and conforming to social ethics that are woven into her caring relationship with Jim. Huckleberry Finn's conscience is revealed early in the book when he steals the candlesticks. “He put 5 cents on the table as his pay.” (Two 16). For many, the act of stealing candlesticks would be insignificant, especially in the pre-war period. Huck, however, seems to be troubled by the thought of stealing and has decided to "pay" for the candlesticks. This reveals Huck's struggle with his conscience. “Huck's main struggle in the book is with his conscience, the set of morals he was raised with.” (Telgen) Diane then goes on to talk about…middle of the paper…my argument and supports my idea that Huck is morally sound despite his harsh upbringing. Twain, Mark. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, "Tom Sawyer's Companion" New York: Signet Classics, 2008. Print.Yates, Norris W. "Huck's Struggle with Conscience." Bloom's literature. File, Inc. Web Facts. March 31, 2014. This database focuses on the struggle Huck has with his conscience throughout the book. He specifically cites a few examples, one of which I am using, when Huck decides to go to hell and help Jim achieve freedom, rather than watch him become a slave again. This source helped me with my argument and sharpened my ideals on the topic of morality. The source also talks about Twain's life and the reasoning behind his emphasis on morals and ethics in the book.