🔍The boys dig a hole under Jim's cabin to help him escape
😅Huck and Tom involve Jim in silly and senseless ideas
🕵️♂️Jim defers to Tom's decisions because he sees him as free and educated
😡Huck's frustration with Tom's ideas and decision-making grows
🤔Jim lacks self-assuredness to stand up for himself and argue with Tom
What is the main focus of Chapter 36?
—The main focus of Chapter 36 is Huck and Tom's plan to free Jim by digging a hole under his cabin.
How does Jim feel about Tom's ideas?
—Jim sees Tom as free and educated, so he goes along with Tom's silly ideas despite his desire to escape.
Why does Huck grow frustrated with Tom?
—Huck grows frustrated with Tom because he involves Jim in senseless ideas and doesn't take Jim's desire to escape seriously.
Why does Jim defer to Tom's decisions?
—As a slave, Jim is used to being told what to do and sees Tom as more knowledgeable due to his freedom and education.
What qualities does Jim lack to stand up for himself?
—Jim lacks self-assuredness and confidence to argue with Tom and assert his own desires and opinions.
00:00Chapter 36 begins with Huck and Tom continuing their plan to free Jim.
00:14The boys attempt to dig a hole under Jim's cabin but face little progress.
00:18Huck becomes frustrated with the lack of success in their efforts.
00:28Tom suggests using picks to dig the next night.
00:29In the next meeting with Jim, Tom explains their plans.
00:37Huck and Tom give Jim a candlestick and hidden items for writing.
00:55Tom convinces Nat to make a rich pie for Jim's imaginary haunted hammer.
01:26Jim goes along with Tom's plans despite finding them senseless.
