Question

1. What do little children often try to do? 2. Who was Tom? Who was his aunt?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Aunt Polly reveals her big heart and caring character early on in the story. As she tries to find and speak to Tom, he escapes her and she thinks aloud about her experience raising him. She explains how she struggles to keep Tom in line while also showing him love. Her conflict regarding discipline demonstrates how much she truly cares for Tom.

Tom Sawyer, fictional character, the young protagonist of the novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Tom Sawyer's aunt and guardian in Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876). Aunt Polly is a kindhearted, rather simple old woman who takes her responsibility for Tom and his half-brother Sid very seriously.