Who was Tom Sawyer's best friend?

Huckleberry "Huck" Finn is a fictional character created by Mark Twain who first appeared in the book "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and is the protagonist and narrator of its sequel, "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn".

Huck is Tom Sawyer's closest friend. Their friendship is partially rooted in Sawyer's emulation of Huck's freedom and ability to do what he wants, like swearing and smoking when he feels like it. In one moment in the novel, he openly brags to his teacher that he was late for school because he stopped to talk with Huck Finn and enjoyed it, something for which he knew he would (and did) receive a whipping. Nonetheless, Tom remains a devoted friend to Huck in all of the novels they appear in. In Huckleberry Finn, it's revealed that Huck also considers Tom to be his best friend. At various times in the novel, Huck mentions that Tom would put more "style" in Jim and his adventure.

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jimsclads

It’s from a time when people were just beginning to understand the world didn’t revolve around only themselves. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn didn’t say much about Tom Sawyer but focused on the relationship between people of different faiths and cultures. It was many boy’s daydream to run away and travel like this, but too often it may have been a bad thing to do in real life.

Ming Apolinario

Mark Twain novels were a must read in my high school days

Himadri Ghosh

tesla alset, you know all the answers! Really bright, one has to say.

Sarah Elizabeth Wilson Fischer

I taught 11th grade English in VA for many years. Always taught Huck Finn. Great book.

docluci

I am a fan of Mark Twain.

larrywagner

Good job Tesla Keep it up.

Karin Johansson

Jerry Mandelbaum , that is sad. It is very good books.

Clyde

Was that a trick question?

Chris Lee

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