Women are further seen as evidence of success in civilization, not just something that is available there. Chapter 17: Betsy provides light for Huck's nighttime arrival (128). Rachel is the first to show concern for Huck, specifically his appetite (130). Huck sees a painting depicting a young lady, the content of which is overly-emotional to the point of ridiculousness (136).

Betsy and Rachel both provide comfort for Huck; this is part of the soft side that women represent, and the good things that civilization can provide. The painting represents how false and contrived females -- and civilization -- appear to Huck much...

Miss Sophia flirts with Huck, and sends him on an errand for her (146). Sophia runs off to marry a Shepherdson, but it is only seen as an excuse for carnage (153).
The control that women exert is seen in two new forms -- the imperious command of beauty (Miss Charlotte) and the use of subtler feminine wiles (Miss Sophia). Again, the softer aspects of civilization are consumed by the more violent reactions.

Chapter 22: "Because you're brave enough to tar and feather poor friendless cast-out women that come along here, did that make you think you had grit enough to lay your hands on a man?" (193). "every lady with a lovely complexion, and perfectly beautiful, and looking just like a gang of real sure-enough queens" (196). Huck's