Huck Finn Response (Ch. 13 - Ch. 17)

Widow Douglas influences Huck directly to better himself as a person and show him the difference between right and wrong. For example on how she teaches him about the Bible and Heaven and also has him going to school. Widow Douglas also influences Huck indirectly on how to be more helpful to others and not expect to get anything in return. On when he wanted to help the two thieves from getting caught even though they were bad.

Tom Sawyer influences Huck directly to better understand lies and tricks. Also learning how to use them for his own personal gain. For example on how Tom lied to them saying that there was going to be a band of thieves in the Cave with treasure. Tom also influences Huck indirectly to be able to think of good plans and use his lies to himself in the long run. For example when he faked his death he wish that Tom was there to see that he did it all by himself.

Pap influences Huck directly on how to live without the better things in life and how to fend for himself out in the world. For example when Pap kidnapped Huck and they were alone int he woods he would have Huck go find food. Pap influenced Huck indirectly on how to use others for his personal gain and how to live out int he world. For example he was knew how to catch fish when him and Jim would get food for supper.