Which two statements best describe the themes in the adventures of huckleberry finn?

friends should be chosen wisely.
determination is the noblest of virtues.
the fate of our fathers is equally our own.
popular beliefs are a poor substitute for personal convictions.
it is through self-knowledge that we better understand others.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain is a novel about freedom and civilization, pointing out the hypocrisy and corruption of society.  

The internal conflict with our conscience is also highlighted in the novel, especially with Huck's introspection while in nature; Jim and Him escape to nature from the faulty civilization.

Thereby the statements best describing the themes are: "Popular beliefs are a poor substitute for personal convictions" and "It is through self-knowledge that we better understand others"

Explanation:

"a" because he is appealing to logic as oppose to appealing to the audience's emotions.