The characters' integrity and courage helped them rise above society's conforming expectations of unjust law. Huckleberry Finn remained loyal to his friend Jim throughout the novel. He did not let the usual corruption influence his decisions to ensure his safety in all circumstances. Seeing that slavery was wrong, Huck continued to defy the rules despite the harsh consequences. Likewise, Tom Joad puts his own life on the line by defending a friend. His experience in prison proves useful when dealing with immoral situations. Rosa Parks, a great civil rights leader, simply chose morality over legality. She knew it was a mistake to give up her seat just because her skin color was different from her neighbor's..