Similar situations frequent the early chapters of the book. This superiority of Tom led to Huck comparing himself to his friend and having a “what would Tom do?” mindset. This self comparison led to Huck second guessing his ideas, but this changed as he spent time away from Tom. Huck had no choice but to learn how to provide for himself while traveling along the river. Although Huck gained confidence in his abilities and began to trust his instincts as time passed, he still used Tom as his standard for a “good” plan or idea. “I felt very good; I judged I had done it pretty neat—I reckoned Tom Sawyer couldn’t have done it no neater himself” (Twain 197). Huck said this after one of his plans successfully worked out. The audience can begin to see a more confident version of Huck, but they are quickly reminded of his self-doubts in the past when he brings up Tom as his standard for a good job. Huck’s upward journey towards self-confidence and success took a spiral when Tom unexpectedly showed up. At the end of the book, Tom and Huck were reunited under unforeseen
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