Huck and Jim

As the story progresses, Huck and Jim’s relationship slowly transforms from a “white boy and black slave who happen to know each other” type of relationship, to a surprisingly profound friendship. Even though they were so different from one another, they were both outcasts. They took comfort in one another, and the freedom from civilization that they had on the river. As they experienced the adventures and hardships together on their journey, not only was there growth in the bond between them, but also their dependence on one another. They took care of each other, and always looked out of the other’s best interests. In many ways, Jim was more of a father figure to Huck than his real father. Jim showed Huck the affections that a good father should express to his son. He made sacrifices like taking Huck’s shift as well as his own so Huck can sleep. As for Huck, he was the only friend that Jim has ever known. When Jim was captured, Huck made the ultimate decision to go against society and civilization in order to help Jim escape. Together, these two unlikely pair were a team. Whatever the one lacked, the other would make up for.