Why does Huck trick Jim in Chapter 15?

Summary: Chapter 15 After a lonely time adrift, Huck reunites with Jim, who is asleep on the raft. Jim is thrilled to see Huck alive, but Huck tries to trick Jim by pretending that Jim dreamed up their entire separation. He gets mad at Huck for making a fool of him after he had worried about him so much.

How does Jim realize Huck is tricking him?

Jim realizes that Huck was tricking him all along. Jim hadn’t been dreaming at all. He and Huck really were separated, and there really was fog. Jim tells Huck that he was heart-broken thinking that Huck had died in the fog, and that he had cried and wanted to kiss Huck’s foot to see him safe and sound again.

Does Huck have thoughts about turning Jim in?

Huck has thoughts about turning Jim in. Two men have joined Huck and Jim on their journey and claim to be a Duke and a King. Huck and Jim feel that it is wrong to “borrow” food from the cornfields that they pass.

Why does Huck apologize to Jim?

Huck’s apology to Jim is very significant because with this act, Huck acknowledges an equality between him and Jim; he begins to perceive Jim as fully a human being about whom he has genuine affection.

Why does Huck struggle with his decision for Jim?

Why does Huck struggle with his decision to help Jim? He fears punishment from the Widow Douglas and Miss Watson. He is shy and timid by nature and is afraid to make trouble. He has difficulty freeing himself from societal norms regarding slaves.

Did Huck turn in Jim?

As Huck contemplates his crime, Jim goes on about being free, saving money, and going back to buy his family out of slavery. Jim continues that if he is unable to do so, he will just steal them out of slavery. The pressure is too much for Huck to stand, and as he heads to the shore, he decides to turn in Jim.

Does Huck care about Jim?

Huck not only realizes that Jim is a human being, but he also comes to terms with the fact that Jim is a good person, and has an extremely good heart. Regardless of the restrictions and constant fear Jim possesses he consistently acts as a gracious human being and a devoted friend.

Why does Huck fake his own death?

As stated in other answers, Huck fakes his death in order to escape his abusive father and also to escape the whole society of St Petersburg which he finds oppressive: indeed, repressive. From the start of the book, we see him trying to adjust to the civilised ways of the Widow Douglas, who has undertaken to adopt him.

What did Huck learn from Jim?

Huck learns about love: Jim teaches what it is like to be loved. Each night he keeps Huck’s watch and lets Huck sleep, he calls him “honey” and is always nice to him. He teaches him values of respect, friendship, and loyalty.

Why does Huck want to save Jim?

Huck wants to save Jim because he is a fiercely loyal person who does not run out on his friends.