Huck' adapting, and connection to the Odyssey

Huck has been in many environments in the story. He seems to be able to adapt well to the many situations that he as been placed in. One of his environments is him living with his drunken father Pap. On pg. 41 it reads, "He chased me round and round the place with a claspknife.... Huck shows his adaptability in this situation. He is able to out run his father to save his life. This ability says Huck's life for that time. He than learns from his fathers attempt to kill him, and is ready to strike back with the gun that he has waiting when his father awakens.
Huck's travels are different than the journey of Odysseus in the Odyssey. Huck seems to spend more time with the characters that he encounters. These encounters than help him adapt to different situation that are to com in the future. In addition Huck also seems to be connect to the people he encounters. Odysseus in the Odyssey didnt spend much time on the islands he visits. He also didnt seem to connected with the characters that he meets. Odysseus is basically trying to get home, while Huck is learning different things as he meets characters.