Today, the guys look into how the novel’s protagonist, Huck, compares to various well-known figures who helped slaves obtain freedom, debate the true nature of Huck’s motives for helping Jim, and whether interpreting Huck as a 19th Century Moses accurately describes the Huck in the novel.

Long Road to Freedom

One of the most controversial pieces of the 19th Century, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by American author Mark Twain has come to be studied in the nation’s education system as a period piece. However, can students really understand the realities of the period by reading this satire? Follow along with the guys as they take a refreshingly deep dive into how the text really fits into the 19th Century that it has come to represent, discuss interesting nuances of the plot, talk with guest speakers, and so much more.