1. discuss the theme of individual conscience versus society and how it relates to the theme of freedom in the novel.
2. discuss the qualities Huck possesses which lead to his moral maturation.
3. discuss the role of religion in the novel. explain how twain criticizes christianity in the south.
4. discuss some of twain's descriptions of southern society. what effect do they have on Huck's attitudes toward Southerners?
5. discuss how huck grows as a person. what life lessons does he learn from jim?