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Being raised in the south, Huck believes in slavery because that is the way he was raised. He helps Jim because Jim is his friend. Also, Huck is a young boy and would do a lot better having someone to travel with. When Jim knew Huck was leaving, he wanted to tag along. Although Jim didn't fully trust the Huck wouldn't turn him in as a runaway. Throughout the story there are small times when Huck believes that what he was doing was wrong. He helps Jim because he is a friend.