16: Foil

   Jim is clearly a better a father figure than Pap, Huck's biological father, ever was and ever will be. Jim cares for Huck and attempts to keep him safe by telling him of the bad things that are coming and simply looking out for his well-being. He worries about Huck and makes sure he is as safe as possible. He is also open with Huck, which is shown when he answers his questions and discusses life with him. Pap would most likely never have sat down and had a nice conversation with his son, even if he was intoxicated. He even protects Huck from seeing some of the horrors of the world when he covers up the dead man in the floating house so he cannot see it. He makes sure that Huck is well disguised when he ventures into town so that he remains hidden. Huck, while it is not blatantly stated, feels safe with Jim, and has a much better relationship with him than he did with Pap.