Tom and Huck steal Jim, a runaway slave, for the Phelps in Mark Twain's novel "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." They do so to help Jim escape from his captivity and reunite him with his family.
Huck and Tom steal items from the Phelps by returning them, stealing them back, and hiding them in different locations. They use deception and distraction to avoid detection, like creating noise to draw attention away while they swap the stolen items. Huck and Tom's impulsive actions and clever tactics help them avoid getting caught by the Phelps.
Mrs. Phelps think Huck is Tom Sawyer
Tom Sawyer
The Phelps mistake Huck for Tom Sawyer, which leads to confusion and mistaken identity throughout their interactions with him. Huck goes along with the mistake in order to help Jim escape.
The effect that Huck and Tom's warnings have on the Phelps family is that is terrifies the family. Tom and Huck had sent a warning letter to the Phelps to warn them that an Indian tribe helping Jim escape.
In "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," at Phelps Farm, Huck encounters Tom Sawyer and helps him with a plan to set Jim free. Tom's elaborate plan involves rescuing Jim with unnecessary complications, even though they could have simply bought his freedom. This part of the story highlights Tom's love for adventure and extravagant schemes, contrasting with Huck's practicality.
Mrs. Phelps mistook Huck for her nephew, Tom Sawyer, who was expected to arrive for a visit. Huck goes along with the mistaken identity to try and help Jim escape.
Silas Phelps was the uncle of Tom Sawyer, who Huck encountered when he impersonated Tom while trying to rescue Jim from slavery. Huck had only spent a few hours with the Phelps' when Tom Sawyer showed up and pretended to be his brother Sid. Tom and Huck then spent awhile with the Phelps' creating an elaborate, yet pointless plan to rescue Jim. Under Tom's guidance, they created a much more complicated plan to rescue Jim, when they really only needed to climb through a window to rescue him.
Tom and Huck try to steal a watermelon in "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" that is too heavy for them. They struggle to carry it and eventually give up their theft attempt.
In chapters 36-39 of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," Huck and Tom enter the Phelps's home by pretending to be Tom's brothers, Sid and Tom. They exit after Aunt Sally discovers their true identities and Aunt Polly arrives to confirm their story, allowing them to take off without any trouble.
Jim and Huck decided to bring a doctor to help Tom. They knew that Tom needed medical attention for his wounds, so they traveled to the nearest doctor's house to seek help for Tom.
1. Because when he goes to free Jim from the Phelp’s plantation, he realizes that the Phelps are Tom’s aunt and uncle, and they are expecting a visit from Tom. Huck uses this is a way to free Jim.