Journey to Self-Awareness in Emma, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and My Name is Asher Lev

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In four pages this paper examines how the protagonists in these respective novels by Jane Austen, Mark Twain, and Chaim Potok embark upon the journeys that ultimately lead to their self-awareness. Also considered is how the literary elements of the journey motif, characterization of the protagonists as outsiders, and coming of age theme affect the reader’s perceptions of each protagonist’s growth. There are no additional sources listed in the bibliography.