Question

Why does Jim cry when the captain dies but not when his father passed away?

Answer 1

Answer:

maybe because he him had more of a connection with the captain ? but he didn't really have one with his father

Explanation:

Answer 2

Jim cries at the captain's death because it is the second death he has ever known. ... Right before Billy Bones (whom Jim refers to as "Captain") dies, Jim Hawkins has just been returning from his father's funeral.