Huck's life on the island is a lot different from his life with Miss Watson, Pap, or Sawyer's gang. When he is living off the island with my Watson he seems to depend on her for food and many other necessities to life. When with Pap, Huck has a lot less dependency on Pap but he still depends on him for food, or any other necessity. When Pap traps Huck inside of the house, Huck has no way to get out, except for the use of the ax. This shows how he is starting to get more independent and how he is using his head more. When he started living on the island he adapts pretty well to his environment. His adaptability comes in handy a lot. Him and Jim are able to manage to survive, and to not be caught, thus far, and keep food in their stomachs.