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Huck Finn: Struggle For Freedom For Jim's Freedom

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The quote that I found most relevant was "get up hump yourself, Jim! there ain 't a minute to lose. There after us!" [Tawin 73]. At this point in Huck is helping Jim escape because he is a runaway slave. Huck found out that Ms.Watson is looking for Jim and she is giving a reward for the person that finds Jim. Huck knew they 're coming for Jim, but instead he says they are after both of them. This is significant because Huck is risking his life by helping a black slave. Most people wouldn 't do that because it 's against the rules. Huck is helping Jim escape but as a team. Jim is thankful for Hucks help. this quote shows how much Huck cares for Jims freedom. In order to get freedom for Jim they have to

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