Fatherly Love - describes my point of view that Jim acts as a fatherly image for Huck because Huck never really had a great father to look up to.

How would you describe your father? Is he loving, honest, and helpful? If I were to tell someone about my father, I would describe him as hardworking, considerate, and influential. In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, Pap is a poor excuse for Huck's father. At times, we picture Jim as more of Huck's "true father" because he shows some of the characteristics we associate with our own fathers. Jim is seen as …

…about Huck. Jim can be described with a lot of the same characteristics that we use to describe our own fathers and today's model parents. Jim's love for Huck can be seen in everything he does. Whether they were floating down the river on the raft, exploring other things on the river, or trying to escape from Aunt Sally and Uncle Silas, Jim put forth a lot of effort to keep Huck safe and comfortable.