In the first chapter of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Huck discusses being brought into the house of the Widow Douglas, but immediately desiring to escape her process of “civilizing” him. Consider Thoreau’s reasons for wanting to flee society and live by himself near Walden Pond. In an essay of 300 words or more, compare the reasons Huck and Thoreau each desire to flee society. Are there significant differences? If possible, can you infer something uniquely American about this impulse? Cite evidence from both texts to support your analysis. Write your response in the box below.