responsibility for issues affecting the community as a whole. He cared for Huck. When Huck discovers that Pap had returned to town, he signed his fortune over to the Judge, instead of taking it, he promised to hold it for him. Judge Thatcher has a daughter, Becky, who was Tom's girlfriend in the earlier novel.Aunt Polly Tom's aunt and guardian, Aunt Polly is a simple, kind-hearted woman who struggles to balance her love for her nephew with her duty to discipline him. She generally fails in her attempts to keep Tom under control, because although she worries about Tom's safety, she seems to fear constraining him too much. Above all, Aunt Polly wants to be appreciated and loved.Widow Douglas The kindhearted Widow Douglas is recognized by the children of St. Petersburg as a friend. She is somewhat gentle in her beliefs and has more patience with Huck. When Huck acts in a manner contrary to societal expectations, it is the Widow Douglas whom he fears disappointing. She adopted Huck in hopes of civilizing him. Tom knows she will give him ice cream and let them sleep over, and she is kind to Huck even before she learns that he saved her life. ...
