Huck Finn - Round or Flat?

When asked whether Huck and Jim were flat or round, I found the answer to be quite clear. Throughout the story I think Huck has changed tremendously, therefore his is a round character. Jim, on the other hand, has remained relativelythe same as a flat character.

Huck being a round character has been a central theme in the book. He's grown up to realize right from wrong and has learned that some ideas that are instilled in him are not always correct. We have seen these changes recently when he makes the decision to steal the gold back from the King and Duke and give it to the girls. In the begining of the book, Huck wouldn't of thought twice about doing the right thing. We see it again when he decides to go against the belief that has been thrust upon him since an early age and help Jim, a slave, become free. He even says he will "got to hell" if it means Jim gaining freedom. These are just two examples of how Huck has evolved since the beginning of the book. He has begun to make decisions on his own, and not let the influence of others persuade his decisions as greatly as in the beginning. As the book finishes, I expect to see even more positive changes in Huck.

I believe Jim is a flat character because throughout the entire book he has kept to his same opinions and beliefs. He has always believed Huck was his only true friend, not matter what Huck has done to him. He has been determined to find freedom and any cost, and has trusted Huck and even the King and Duke to keep him safe while they were on shore. The only change we did see was Jim become a bit more open with his feelings, but that is mainly because him and Huck have become much better friends since the beginning.