Hey everyone! I had a question that ive been wondering about for a while.
Why do you think Twain brings in a character like Buck into Huck's life and have him die so suddenly? Buck is around the same age as buck, seems to me a lot similar to Tom Sawyer. Perhaps Twain brought in Buck to give Huck the feelings he had when he was with Tom again, and then when Buck died, it made Huck feel like Tom died?

Another question I had was why do you think Huck felt like he was responsible for the Bucks death? All he did was give Sophia a note she had asked him to get for her.

Last question: When Huck says, "We said there warn't no home like a raft, after all. Other places do seem so cramped up and smothery, but a raft don't. You feel mighty free and easy and comfortable on a raft." This seems to be a huge morality jump for Huck in the book. He seemed to admit that he feels more comfortable with Jim and knowing both of them being free and safe, than he felt at the Grangerfords who were white. He also now knows that Jim really cares for him and I think Huck is starting to care about Jim more and more as they travel together. My question to you guys is if you agree with the fact that Huck is starting to care about Jim and his safety, or do you think otherwise?