Question

Why did Tom pretend to be sick? Did Aunt Polly care for Tom? Give reasons for your answers.

Answer 1

Answer:

As Aunt Polly reveals: “He's my own dead sister's boy, poor thing, and I ain't got the heart to lash him, somehow." Thus, Aunt Polly takes care of Tom. Although Aunt Polly is often unsure about how to respond to Tom's actions, she cares for Tom deeply, even though he is not her biological child.

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Answer 2

ANSWER

As Aunt Polly reveals:

“He's my own dead sister's boy, poor thing, and I ain't got the heart to lash him, somehow."

Thus, Aunt Polly takes care of Tom. Although Aunt Polly is often unsure about how to respond to Tom’s actions, she cares for Tom deeply, even though he is not her biological child.