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Huck Finn Character Analysis

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The three lessons Junior learns throughout the novel is opening up to others, never giving up, and not following others but, making a change by making a different path for himself. These lessons are important because each has change his life and prospected about others that come across in his life, opening up to others, Junior stated, “I couldn’t lie to her anymore.” (page:127) he told Penelope, “I’m poor.” (page:127) Junior know he couldn’t lie to Penelope and told her the truth that he was poor, she reacted with concern for Junior and wanted to help him any way possible. She then, told Roger the truth about Junior’s situation about his life. From, then, Roger gave Junior rides home, “If you let people into your life a little bit, they can

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