Question

The old lady sank down in a chair with relief. She laughed a little, then cried a little, then did

both together. This made her feel better------- This was the feeling of Aunt Polly when she came

to know about Tom’s excuse of not going to school. Tom tried to break her old heart in every

possible way. Do you think Tom was right in doing so? Justify your answer.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The question has been taken from "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer."

Explanation:

• Tom was not a disciplined boy and he used to tease and annoy Aunt Polly in every possible way.  
• He told Aunt Polly that his teachers don't like him and he considers school captivity.  
• He was impudent and used to talk back to teachers.  
• He never liked school especially on a Monday morning after spending a weekend.