Question

Why does Jim run away from miss Watson?

Answer 1

Answer:

Jim runs away from miss Watson because He finds out that she is planning to sell him for $800.00.

Explanation:

This event happens in Chapter 8 of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain, Jim during an unfortunate moment had overheard Miss Watson planning to sell him to a slave trader for $800, since he did not want to be taken away and sold and send to New Orleans, he comes to think that running away is the best option.

Answer 2

Jim ran away because Miss Watson was going to sell him down South. Huck runs away from his abusive father, and soon runs into an escaped slave. While he lived with Miss Watson, Huck got to know Jim and appreciate him. When Jim told Huck that he had run off, Huck was surprised, but he promised not to tell anyone.