Why would Huck and Jim turn away from freedom when they are only a quarter-mile away? Why head south? The decision made by Huck and Jim to head south along the Mississippi River remains critical for the adventures that ensue, but was this decision realistic. Join along as the guys dive into the various factors that may have influenced their decision, get into a debate over the effectiveness of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1793, and evaluate how the Mississippi River itself may have influenced their decision.