Well, the book is finally over and Im really surprised at a lot of things. The thing that surprised me the most is the fact that Tom knew the ENTIRE TIME that Jim was basically free, and nearly got the three of them killed (litteraly) just so Huck and Jim could play along in his game. I Thought that the whole, trying to break Jim out even though they could just open the door and walk out was too much, but this is just way to over the top knowing that Jim was basically free the entire time. Another thing that confuses me is that if Miss Watson was dead, Jim was technically free during the majority of their adventure. So Huck had been tricking him, making fun of him on the inside, been under the "threat" of Jim being captured from everyone, even though he was free.
I Just wana know your guys' feelings on how your thinking on the book and your thoughts on Huck were changed knowing Jim was free almost the whole time.
Also, do you think Jim somehow knew that Miss Watson was dead, and thats why he decided to play along with Toms elaborate plan?
Hi david!! So i finished the book. I was so Mad at Tom!! I don't think Jim knew he was free. i think he was only trying to protect himself by not making Tom mad by going with what Tom says and i don't think Jim would have played along with Tom. I think Jim would have just left because at one point in the book Jim was going to leave Huck to find his family so why wouldn't he leave Tom who jim really doesn't like any way?
ReplyDeletei think we have to take into account that these kids are only like thirteen years old. Tom may not take Jim's freedom seriously because he's a child and likes to pretend... just a though.
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