The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, Fiction, Classics

The book explores the influences behind Huck Finn's character, revealing that while Tom Blankenship inspired him, a lesser-known figure, a young black servant named Jerry, also played a significant role. Twain described Jerry as an engaging conversationalist, whose ordinary stories captivated him. This perspective sheds light on the complexities of Twain's narrative and the diverse experiences that shaped his writing, emphasizing the importance of overlooked voices in literature.