Does Twain suggest that an uncivilized life is better and that civilization corrupts rather than improves humans? Explain.This is in regards to The...

As the previous post suggested, the conflict with society
that always results when either of the two leave the river is an important part of
Twain's commentary on society.  Of course you also have to consider the run-in with the
thieves on the river and the danger of that situation.  In this case it would appear, if
you are assuming that each part of the story has an attached meaning, that the river
also takes care of its own problems in a way as the thieves are drowned after Huck
leaves the boat with them trapped inside.

Twain's outlook
on society in general is cynical and critical almost to a fault.  His description of
American society is filled with criticisms of the government, of common people and their
ignorance, percieved or otherwise.  He tends to think of people that are outside of
these normal, "civilised" places as being more capable, more interesting, and at times
happier, just as Huck and Jim appear to live a happy and uncomplicated life while on the
river and get into all kinds of trouble once they go on
shore.

The idea of the King being an accepted part of
society is a great example of society and civilization being portrayed in a negative
light, but so too is the fact that Huck is so often able to outsmart and outwit
"civilized" people, demonstrating that his training and education is at least as valid
and useful as that of civilization.