His situation isn’t unaware by the town. While the others are not rich like Huck, they still rank above him as one’s “place in society and…social interaction determine…who [one] really [is]” (Bressler 169). Financial ranking means nothing to the boys who would rather play pretend and have a secret “band.” On the other hand, when Huck erases his father when he creates George Jackson, he isn’t exactly placed below the Grangerfords. The Grangerfords are well-off and each child has a slave, which Huck gets as well. Huck knows that getting rid of his “parents” when he plays a different role is easier, but also goes to prove that without a family status, he is alone. He leaves his father’s image behind. Huck carries himself and is treated differently than if they knew his
His situation isn’t unaware by the town. While the others are not rich like Huck, they still rank above him as one’s “place in society and…social interaction determine…who [one] really [is]” (Bressler 169). Financial ranking means nothing to the boys who would rather play pretend and have a secret “band.” On the other hand, when Huck erases his father when he creates George Jackson, he isn’t exactly placed below the Grangerfords. The Grangerfords are well-off and each child has a slave, which Huck gets as well. Huck knows that getting rid of his “parents” when he plays a different role is easier, but also goes to prove that without a family status, he is alone. He leaves his father’s image behind. Huck carries himself and is treated differently than if they knew his