Huck's friend and cousin by marriage who visits the Phelps farm. He takes charge of Jim's escape but insists on making it a theatrical adventure based on novels, subjecting Jim to unnecessary hardships. He is accidentally shot during the escape, prompting Jim to risk his own freedom to fetch a doctor.
Tom becomes Jim's active collaborator in the rescue attempt.
Tom Sawyer joins the plan to free Jim from the shed and helps carry out the escape.
The two characters connect through contrasting uses of performance and adventure.
Tom treats Jim's escape as theatrical adventure, while King uses theatrical performances to deceive townspeople for money.
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