Twain introduces Jim as a simple man who has a good conscious along with a trusting heart. Throughout the novel these characteristics are not dismissed instead they are emphasized on. During their adventure Jim …show more content…
“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” had gained popularity and a sequel was heavily requested. Yet, Twain was worried that Tom's romantic personality would not fit with the ideas that he wanted to introduce in this novel. This led Twain to choose Toms loyal, yet naive sidekick, Huck. Hucks innocence and ignorance adds a light hearted spin on the book which is much needed considering that the book centers around the idea that blacks and whites are equal which was a very heated and sensitive subject, and shows this thought through a series of dark morbid events that this young teen must face head