Huck's Relationship with Pap (Huckleberry Finn)

Huck’s Relationship with Pap Huckleberry Finn has relationships with many people and things throughout his travels traversing the river. One of Huck’s main relationships is with his father, Pap. Pap is depicted as rather a contemptible character. There are some things about his father that Huck likes; there are many things he hates about him. Because Huck despises the presence of civility in society, he respects Pap’s hatred for civility . As well, …

…what was left...” (132). Although these are all lies, this shows the negative feelings towards his father. Huckleberry Finn generally is not fond of his father, yet he does admire his fathers adamant thoughts about civilization, such as his rantings about the corrupt government. After hearing this, it makes sense that Huck wants nothing to do with civilization. Yet at the same time, he considers Pap a threat, which begins Huck’s adventure down the river.