Question

Why does huck do what tom says all the time? what elements contribute to tom's authority?

Answer 1

Tom is Huck's complete opposite. Where Huck is all about following society rules and obeying authority, Tom marches to the beat of his own drum. In a sense, Huck wants to be like Tom, but has trouble making that transition. Huck looks up to Tom, and sees him like a role model, in a sense.