Jim, an enslaved man under Miss Watson, flees upon discovering her intent to sell him, fearing lifelong separation from his family. He seeks refuge on Jackson’s Island, where he crosses paths with Huckleberry Finn, a boy escaping his violent father. The pair build a raft and embark on a journey down the Mississippi River, determined to break free from their oppressors. During their voyage, Jim takes on a protective role, shielding Huck from physical perils and emotional turmoil—such as sparing him the trauma of encountering Pap Finn’s corpse. His actions reveal a balance of pragmatism and compassion, prioritizing Huck’s safety while evading capture. Despite enduring relentless persecution as a fugitive, Jim upholds a steadfast resilience and quiet dignity. Rooted in his profound bond with his wife and children, whom he longs to reunite with once free, his choices are driven by familial devotion—asserting his humanity in a society intent on denying it. His dynamic with Huck reflects interdependence, as he juggles caregiving with the urgency of remaining undetected. Jim’s resourcefulness surfaces in mending the raft after disasters and outmaneuvering conflicts with swindlers like the King and Duke. Though confined by the era’s racial prejudices, his moral fortitude and loyalty anchor his character, exemplified when he chooses others’ safety over personal security, such as aiding Tom Sawyer despite imminent danger. His journey embodies resistance against systemic oppression and the pursuit of self-determination within 19th-century America’s harsh realities. Jim’s evolution parallels Huck’s moral awakening, their bond defying entrenched societal norms.