Mark Twain included very thought-provoking themes in the novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The book was published in the late 1800s, but the lessons it teaches are still relevant today. Twain carefully selected themes that made the novel's readers reflect on their own actions and how the situations Huck Finn learned from might apply to their lives as well. The theme of morality in the novel shows that Twain wanted readers to understand the importance of honesty, listening to your heart, and standing up for what you believe in. Some of the trials that young Huck faced are similar to difficult situations that every person goes through in their lives. Throughout the book, readers see Huck grow as a person as he learns what morality truly means. I think that taking a closer look at what Huck Finn experienced and the excellent examples of how he showed personal growth will help readers understand why Twain chose the theme of morality. At times, Twain writes about Huck as if he enjoys joking with him. people. Other times it seems that Huck's lies and ability to think on his feet were the only protection he had during his time on the Mississippi River. The instances in which Huck lies are too many to count, but there is a different reason for every falsehood he tells. Twain described the character of Huck as very intelligent for his age. This allows him to think numerous steps ahead of those who want to capture him or Jim, which more often than not included disclosing the truth as a method of protection. Lies had become such an essential part of life for Huck by the point in the novel where the king and duke are introduced that he didn't think twice about being dishonest.