In chapters 36–39, the theme of appearance versus reality comes up repeatedly. It often represents a clue about the differences
between Tom and Huck. In chapter 36, Tom is trying to figure out how to get various items to Jim. In at least fifty words, summarize Tom's approach to this situation, Huck's suggestion, and Tom's response. Explain what both tell us about these characters.
In the chapter 36 Huck and Tom try to set free Jim, who was imprisoned, they start digging with their case knives, Huck suggest to use a pick and a shovel, and after a while Tom agrees due to they have no success with the knives, however Tom only accepts if they pretend that the pick and the shovel are case knives. This shows that Huck is more mature and shows again Tom impracticality and self-indulgent.
