What accounts for hucks surprise that tom will help him steal Jim?

Answer 1

Huck is surprised because Tom is higher in society. Huck cannot comprehend that a well educated and well brought up boy would "risk it all" by stealing Jim. Little does Huck realize that Tom is not helping Huck to break Jim out of the shed that he was held in, Tom is helping them for the adventure. That is why he adds ridiculous steps in the plot to break Jim out

Answer 2

Huck is appalled because he didn't believe Tom was that kind of person. Huck thought Tom was always wrapped up in having adventures and doing what he wanted. Little does Huck know Tom turns the escape into an elaborate and time consuming game.

Answer 3

In "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," Huck idolizes Tom Sawyer and considers him to have a good set of values. He's shocked that Tom is willing to help him steal a slave, something that is clearly frowned upon by polite society. He admits that Tom's willingness to do so, caused him to fall a bit in his eyes.

Answer 4

Huck is surprised because he believes Tom is a respectable, law-abiding boy who wouldn't take part in stealing. Huck also looks up to Tom as being more knowledgeable about stories and adventures, which is why he is surprised that Tom would be willing to help with such a risky and unlawful act.

Answer 5

Jim's owner, Miss Watson, had recently died and freed Jim in her will. Jim didn't need to be freed; Tom was just playing a game.