Huckleberry Finn And Jim's Relationship Essay

How does Huckelberry Finn see Jim? Throughout the novel, "The Adventures of Huckelberry Finn," Mark Twain illustrates the different bonds that formed between Huck and Jim. Huck's father, Pap, had beaten Huck repeatedly so much so that he feared for his own life. He faked his death to escape from the clutches of his father. Throughout the book it is clear that Jim is more of a father to Huck than his own biological father ever was. Huck obviously sees Jim as a father figure but he can't help but wrestle with what he has grown up seeing, which is that African Americans are slaves. Even though he genuinely likes Jim he also struggles with what is considered "the norm." Huck genuinely likes Jim so it is difficult for Huck to see him as a slave. So does Huck see Jim as a father figure to replace the one he never got, a slave because of the color of his skin, or a friend that helps him through difficult times and only wants the best for him. As Huck and Jim are traveling down the river the …show more content…
While they were traveling down the river, Huck's view changed drastically because now sees Jim as a person and not just a slave. I believe Huck sees Jim as a father figure more than anything because of the age difference. There is such a wide gap in their ages that being a father figure to Huck makes more sense than being a friend. The adventure down the river changed Huck in a dramatic way. Huck can really rely on Jim to help him and Jim can rely on Huck. Even though they do have a strong friendship, their bond as father and son stands out more. This is a story that all readers are not likely to forget. Mark Teain truly captured the essence of his characters in a way not many authors are able to do. Huck and Jim are kindered spirits in a way because it shows that even though they come from different backgrounds they were able to find common