Many novels have used symbolism to express certain feelings and emotions in subtle ways. What is symbolism? “The practice of representing things by symbols or of assigning meaning or symbolic significance to objects, events, or relationships” (Dictionary.com). Many authors use the same denotations to illustrate different thoughts or ideas. Mark Twain uses various symbols, such as the river and the land, to expose freedom and problems in his novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain, uses various concrete objects, such as rivers, to symbolize a wide range of feelings, emotions, and even actions. The final symbol of the novel is the Mississippi River. Rivers often symbolize "life itself, they are the flow of the world in manifestation, the macrocosm" (Cooper, 139)" (Protas, Allison). "The symbolism of the river is based on moving water" (Fraim, John) "On the river...Huck and Jim witness life and death, tragedy and comedy, conflict and peace" (The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn). Huck's developmental maturity. Huck and Jim soon discover that it is the key to happiness for both of them. They begin to feel a special relationship with each other, kind of like mismatched friends who are starting to rely on each other so much on the other, that they will ultimately need the other to survive. “The river symbolizes freedom, in contrast to the restrictions and responsibilities that Huck experiences on earth” (The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn). a way to escape from the culture of the nation. The stories of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn use Mississippi... the medium of paper... the land" ( TK, Angie). After many other noxious adventures, one can easily see why the land is such a place fierce and unacceptable for Huck and Jim to live in. It can be seen that Mark Twain uses various symbols to identify emotions in the classic novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn can see that Twain's symbolism stands out dramatically. It is not difficult to highlight the exceptional symbols that Twain chose to depict in this all-time American favorite. Furthermore, as a very accomplished writer, Twain is a role model for many aspiring writers of just this classic. Many authors have learned and are still learning from this great writer. Although many may not be as good as Twain at the use of symbolism, they will learn with time; after all, practice makes perfect.