The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Why is huck surprised at Tom's willingness to rescue Jim? Why does Tom do it?

Chapter 32/33

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Huck is surprised at Tom's willingness to help an escaped slave. Tom isn't doing this for Jim rather than as a challenge to his intellect and sense of adventure. Tom likes the rebellious aspect of this as well as hatching some long drawn out plan; unlike Huck, he cares little for Jim.