... ; with Jim he feels secure like he did with the Widow but he is not as confined like the Widow would have him. Like Tom Sawyer, Jim is intelligent but his intelligence is not as intimidating or imaginary as Tom's. Jim allows Huck freedom like Pap but Jim does it in a caring way rather than in an uncaring fashion. Soon, Huck begins to ... another, someone who is willing to make a sacrifice in order to help someone else in a time of need. A friend essentially becomes a necessity rather than a luxury in ones life, and in short friendship involves a concern and involvement in the interests o...

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