Huckleberry Finn’s father, Pap Finn, was a drun kard who would often yell at and abuse Huck. When Pap Finn wins custody of Huck, he takes Huck to a cabin deep in the woods. Whenever Pap leaves to fish or to drink, he locks Huck inside a closet, and abuses and berates Huck whenever he returns. Huck wants to be free and independent so he can do the things he wants to do. So, he carefully plans his escape.