Dauphin and Pap Comparison
The Dauphin and Huck's father are two seemingly very different characters with striking similarities, especially concerning their treatment of Huck. Upon analyzing the characters of the Dauphin and Huck's father, the similarities between the two far outweigh the differences. Both men use Huck to better themselves. Unfortunately, this betterment is solely monetary, and is therefore an unrespectable use of Huck's time. Throughout the story, with the exception of his time alone on the river with Jim, Mark Twain portrays Huck as a host to some form of parasite. The parasite gains only benefits from its relationship with Huck, and Huck receives only bad consequences in return. Another similarity
These two men are different in that the Dauphin is a con man who devises plans to make his own money whereas Huck's father is simply a lazy man who is just as happy taking his son's fortune and no accomplishing anything. The Dauphin and Huck's father are two very unrespectable men who, despite their differences in characterization, similarly treat Huck and act irresponsible in their worlds. On the other hand, Huck was at least a little respectful of the Dauphin, which could possible be false respect, but it is present nonetheless. For Huck's father this trait is much more apparent because Twain writes him as such from the very beginning, and even in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Contrary to the common expectations of father- son relationships, Huck has absolutely no respect for his father. The Dauphin is also an outcast of society except he takes less time from his life drinking, perhaps because he actually works for his money. On the other hand, Huck is held captive, and Jim too for that matter, with psychological force more than actual physical strength. Finally, both Huck's father and the Dauphin keep Huck as a prisoner in their own separate ways. Although, neither plan of action is advisable nor respectable, it is possible to respect the brilliance and initiative of the Dauphin. Huck seems aware of the intelligence of the Dauphin, and respects him for that, and at first does not seem to mind his imprisonment by such a cunning being. Another difference between the two men is the level of respect that they receive from Huck. Huck's father uses more physical force than anything else to keep Huck under his control during their stay on Jackson Island. He knows his father's social status and is aware of his refusal to do anything about it. As a wiser man than Huck's father, the Dauphin finds ways to keep Huck under his authority through little mind games that are harder to recognize.
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