character sketch of Tom Sawyer related to the novel Adventures of Tom Sawyer
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Tom Sawyer - The novel's protagonist.Tom is a mischievous boy with an active imagination who spends most of the novel getting himself, and often his friends, into and out of trouble. ... Read an in-depth analysis of Tom Sawyer. Aunt Polly - Tom's aunt and guardian.
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Tom is a read-headed shy but mischievous child who gets into trouble without even trying; he envies the freedom and lazy lifestyle of his friend Huckleberry Finn. He skips school to go swimming in a nearby pond. The teacher has no problem believing that he was behind the destruction of the book cover due to his naughty character while all the while it was Becky Thatcher’s deeds. He is torn between wanting to be a free spirit like his friend Huckleberry Finn or pursue his true love, Becky Thatcher. Tom is also a lovable character and that is the reason why Becky Thatcher is so fascinated by him. Heat one point took a beating meant for Becky Thatcher for destroying the cover of a book in school. This also shows his loving nature and his chivalry of being a good man.
Following the play it is evident that tom sawyer is a trustworthy and true friend to Becky. His friendship to huckleberry Finn, the town loner is an indication of his good heartedness. He also has a great imagination. This is shown when he plays pirates, faking is own death and painting the fence. He is also, though rarely, a responsible young man. He testified at the trial of Muff Potter after he thought to have murdered Doc Robinson. Tom is also very persuasive as he was able to convince his friends to his chores on more than one occasion. He also manages to persuade Becky Thatcher to be engaged to him which she almost does. He is also superstitious evident in the fact that they went to the grave side accompanied by huckleberry to experiment the “cure” for warts.