The similarities between Huck and Buck

In chapter 17, after Huck becomes separated from Jim, he meets the Grangerfords family. They have a son named Buck who is very similar to Huck. For starters, their names are almost the same, they are very close in age and are close to the same height; Buck is a little bigger. Huck has been known to be very impatient. Buck, as well, has shown impatience. This is relevant when Buck attempts to tell Huck a joke, but has trouble explaining it when Huck does not understand. Another way the two boys are similar is that they are both adventurous. Buck's adventures include the fighting over an unknown reason with another family. Sadly, Buck ends up dying in the end. And because they are so similar this could be foreshadowing Huck's inevitable death during his adventure.