Quote by Mark Twain

But I reckon I got to light out for the Territory ahead of the rest, because Aunt Sally she's going to adopt me and sivilize me and I can't stand it. I been there before.

But I reckon I got to light out for the Territory ahead of t

Summary

This quote from Mark Twain's "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" depicts the protagonist's desire to escape societal norms and the constraints of civilization. The speaker, Huck, plans to leave for the frontier before being adopted by Aunt Sally, as he cannot bear the thought of being confined to a civilized life. Having experienced the limitations and restrictions of civilization through previous encounters, Huck yearns for freedom and the unconstrained life of the Territory. The quote highlights Huck's resistance to conformity and his inclination to pursue individualism and independence.

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