As a child, I never knew what my life was goin' to be like when I was an old man. I still don't how I'll be. Will I still be in an enslaved environment? Can I raise my dauguhter the way I wish I could? Will I die before this adventure with Huck ends? So many things to think about. I hate not bein' with my family. I coulda been able to tell 'em anythin that was on my mind. Half the time I say what I think, Huck just shuts me down. I know I ain't that smart, but I got thoughts too. I wish I coulda talked to Huck bout this. He's not bad all the time. He teaches me stuff that I ain't never known before. Now that I think of it, Huck has been my best friend this whole trip. He helped me out and I wouldn't have been alive right now if it weren't for him. He's my best friend other than my family.
Speakin' of my family, I feel awful bout what I did to my little girl 'Lizabeth. She ain't never done anything to deserve a smack like that. I didn't even know she can't hear me. Her bein' a deaf chil will affect her the rest of her life. And I ain't ever there to help her out nomore. I love her more than my life itself. If I could go back in time, I wouldn't of ever done that to her. Matter of fact, I woulda changed a lot of things. But I can't now and gotta live with it. I'll catch up wit you later. We gettin back on the river now. So long now.
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You have captured the voice of Jim very nicely. I definitely think that there are times when Jim takes time to think about his past life, closer to his family. It is no doubt very difficult to leave your family behind to seek out freedom. Huck has also helped him along his journey, and they have worked together well nicely. It is interesting to see Huck get along with Jim because they are perfect companions.
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