Huck is clearly a proficient liar!
He lies to the Grangerfords, he tells the Wilkes' family he is a British servant, he lies to the watchman about 'his family' on the wrecked Walter Scott, he lies to Aunt Sally and tells her he is Tom Sawyer!
Huck thinks that lies are a way to stay out of trouble and, for the most part, he succeeds! He would rather tell a lie than for the truth to be exposed that he is, in fact, a runaway, and be sent back to the Widow. Huck is enjoying his freedom and will keep it at all costs.
Huck also lies because he really wants to be like Tom Sawyer! He admires Tom's creativity and sense of adventure and tries to be like him as often as he can.
Lastly, Huck lies to save Jim. Half-way through the book, he and Jim have developed a strong bond--father and son, some may say, and Huck will do anything to make sure that Jim is okay and that they both are able to retain their newfound freedom.
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