As the story of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn continues further, the relationship between Huck and Jim flourishes into friendship. Huck demonstrates his concern for Jim in chapter 11 when he asks Mrs. Judith Loftus of the what is becoming of the situation of his disappearance. He shows concern for Jim when he asks Mrs. Loftus "Why are they after him yet?" (Twain p.43). Huck asks in order to see if Jim is in any danger. A motif symbolizing their friendship is the option into whether or not Huck turns Jim in. If Huck wanted he could turn Jim in so he could collect the reward money. For example, in chapter 16, he lies to the 2 thieves as they ask Huck whether the man (Jim) was with is black or white. He lies in order to protect Jim, although
