What happened in Cairo, Huckleberry Finn?

What is the significance and meaning of Cairo in Huck Finn's story?

Expert Answers Info Huck and Jim are forced to travel south. Cairo is the closest place they want to go. It is also free. Jim might be able to board a steamboat on Ohio River and get to their destination.

Also, find out what lies Huck tells in Chapter 16. Huck finally lies. He says that the man on his raft was white. They say they will see for themselves. Huck says he hopes they will, but he lies to them. The white man on board the raft with Mary Ann and his mother is his father.

So, what's the bad luck in Chapter 16 then?

The raft was crossed by a steamboat. How did Huck get to Grangerfords? Huck jumps off the raft in order to avoid being run over by steamboats. He then makes his way to shore, where he finds the Grangerfords' home. Their dogs stop him.

What's the purpose of Chapter 14?

Huck and Jim continue to be defined in Chapter 14. Jim is constantly proving to be more practical and mature despite Huck being able to read. Huck initially accepts Jim's explanation when he describes the dangers of Walter Scott.