The Adventures of Tom Sawyer- Essay Q & A

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1. Write a character sketch of Tom Sawyer.

 Tom Sawyer was the young hero in the novel “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” written by Mark Twaim, an American writer. Tom was a boy of a tender age. He was a misfit in the school. His behaviour with Becky Thatcher is interesting because he had a liking for her. He expressed it boldy. He was equally like by the girl. Tom had another friend, Huckleberry Finn, who was emtidy, and spent his time fishing and swimming. Tom liked this boy because he wanted to have adventures in life.

Tom went to the graveyard one day along with Huck, to see the ghosts. It was a mysterious experience for him. The three men who came there to rob a dead body quarrelled among themselves. One of them, a doctor was killed by Injun Joe. Tom was frightened to watch Injun killing the doctor. Tom had a liking to wander and his stay at Jackson’s island, was wonderful.

The parents arranged a funeral, thinking that Tom and Huck were dead, which indeed created a humorous occasion for Tom’s jolly mind. Tom’s presence at the church created a hilarious situation. Tom’s determination to save Muff Potter and his brave witness at the court, adds to his virtuous behaviour. His relationship with Becky Thatcher was very much appreciative.

Tom wanted to save Widow Bougals. His determination to punish Injun Joe and his pursuasion in the search of the treasure in the cave, were note worthy. Tom got the treasure and changed Huck, the dirty, lazy and unworthy boy to a neat and tidy boy. Thus Tom was typical of the days of Mark Twainer in America.


2. What is the part played by Injun Joe in the life of Tom Sawyer ?

Mark Twain carved interesting characters in the novel “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”. The main character is Tom Sawyer but there are other important characters, fulfilling the background to make, Tom an impressive one. One such character is Injun Joe, the individual with villainy.

Injun Joe was seen by Tom and Huck at the burial ground. He was one among the three who came to steal a dead body. As there was a tussle among themselves Injun did not hesitate to kill the doctor. He made Muff the other person of the three believe that he had killed the doctor, in his drunken stage. This behaviour of Injun was a frightening experience to Tom.

In addition to this at the court also Injun escaped through the window, when Tom gave his witness against him. Tom’s impression still strengthened. He wanted to punish the villain some how or the other. Injun was after the hunt of the treasure for which he entered the cave. The judge closed the door. So he could not come out and died of hunger. Now Tom had great satisfaction because the world could get rid of a dangerous man.

 Tom sawyer was of a tender age. His character could become complete with the activities and their effect upon it.


3. Describe in detail the major incidents in which Tom and Huck were involved.

Mark Twain wrote the novel “The adventures of Tom Sawyer” depicting the conditions of young boys, in America, in his time. Tom Sawyer and Huckelberry Finn are the two important characters in the story.

Tom was under the care of Aunt polly and Huckleberry Finn was an out cast whose father was an aweful drunkar Finn was accustomed to while away time. He did not think of his dirty dress or dirty habits in general. But Tom liked him. He admired him because he seemed to be adventurous. The two boys turn out important events in the story.

In the beginning Tom wanted to see the ghosts at the burial ground. Both of them went there and found the doctor killed by Injun Joe. It was a gruve some event and they did not forget it for a long time. They left their places and wanted to become pirates. When they left the houses, people thought that they were dead and arranged the funeral. Both of them enjoyed the occasion well. Tom and Huck followed Injun and watched his activities. Thus Huck helped Tom in this search.

For the treasure available at the dilapidated house, both went and tried. Huck traced the spot and Tom traced Injun. He found injun to have been dead in the cave. The position of Huck was changed. He became a neat and tidy. person. He became someone in the society. All this happened because of Tom’s effort only. Huck was adopted by Widow Dougals because of Tom only. Thus the important events happened by the effort of both of these boys.


4. What are the turning points in the story ? Discuss the main events in the plot.

Mark Twain, wrote the novel “The adventures of Tom Sawyer”. The story of Tom Sawyer is narrated by the writer, with interesting turning points at different places. The story moves round the tender boy Tom Sawyer. He was being brought up by Aunt Polly. At the school, there was an interesting episode. He got punishment but he drew a beautiful picture. He showed love towards Becky, a girl in the class. There is a turning point at the graveyard. The murder of the doctor, by Injun Joe, created frustration in the minds of Tom and Huck. It continued throughout the story until the person died in the cave.

There is an important point, when they attended the funeral function. It adds to the humour of the novel. Muff Potter was jailed but Tom gave witness before the judge and he was set free. Becky’s parents arranged a picnic. Tom and Becky were caught in the cave but were saved. The judge arranged an iron door. This door became the cause for the death of the villain Injun Joe at the end. Huck was adopted by Widow Dougals. He became a person with culture.

Afterwards Tom wanted to form a pirate gang and Huck would become the bold pirate. Thus, there are some turning points which make the story interesting.


5. Give a character analysis of Huckleberry Finn.

 Huckleberry Finn is an important character along with Tom Sawyer. Though Tom happens to be the prominent and dynamic character, its role become complete with the help of this character.

Huck was an outcast, without a house to live in. He had his father but he was a drunkard without paying any interest at the life of Huck. Huck became a friend to Tom because he seemed to be adventurous. Huck could attract Tom with his strange descriptions and oaths. When Tom wanted to go to as a pirate, Huck accompanied him. When they attended the funeral mourning of themselves, Huck’s behaviour was acceptable to Tom.

When there was the search for the hidden treasure, Huck helped Tom. Huck was daring enough to pursue things lonely. Huck knew the plan of Injun and his companion, to kill Widow Dougals. He did not hesitate to interfere in the matter. Moreover he took the help of Mr. Welsh. Thus his role becomes important at the right time. Huck is untidy in the beginning but became civilised in course of time. He could not enter into anybody’s house in the beginning, but became an important figure, when he saved the life of Widow Dougals. The character of Huck supplements the character of Tom. The novelist showed his skill in carving the characters, in the novel, “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”.


6..Write at least five lines about the following characters.
a) Aunt Polly
b) Muff Potter
c) Becky Thatcher.

a) Aunt Polly: 

Aunt polly was the care taker of Tom Sawyer. As his mother died, she was carefully looking to the needs of Tom. When she was misguided by Tom, she showed anger but blended with motherly affection. She wanted the boy to be in a discplined way. When we look to her character, She was kind hearted, cool and considerate. She was loved by Tom and was deceived at times showing some love towards her. When she saw the boy Tom and his friend Huck at the mourning cermony she was astonished. She was filled with happiness. She show ther love and affection to both of them. On the whole, the character should have been given based on the life of Twain’s another.

b) Muff Potter: 

One of the small characters is Muff Potter. He was the father of Huckleberry Finn. He was an aweful drunkard. He could not provide a place of residence for his son. Muff Potter thought that. Injun Joe was his friend. He did not know that he was cheated by him. When the people believed that he was a murderer, his position still degraded. Muff Potter was saved from the plight, when Tom gave his witness in the court. He was kind hearted and was not harmful. But the circumstances drove him into troubles.

c) Becky Thatcher : 

Becky is an interesting character in the novel. Though she was the beautiful girl at the school along with Tom, she was taken as the heroine. She was at a tenderage and her pretty face was attracted by Tom. The writer did not want to make Tom a hero having maturity. Becky’s love towards Tom was a puppy love. We find her to be sacrificing her life also showing her bravery. Becky was a splendid girl, exhibiting virtues suitable for a tender and pretty girl.


The Adventure of Tom Sawyer Summary

Mark Twain, a great writer of America, wrote the novel “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”. He was a novelist with great knowledge in English language. Tom Sawyer was a young by living at St. Petersburg, Missouri. ‘Huckleberry Finn’, was a friend of Tom. Both have different ways of living but they became friends.

One day they planned to go to the burial ground at night. There, the two boys experienced a new thing. Injun Joe, Muff Potter and Dr Robinson were seen there. They came to rob a deadbody but there was a quarrel among themselves. Injun Joe killed the doctor taking the knife of Muff Potter. Joe concocted a story and made Potter believe that he himself killed the doctor in his drunken state. Tom and Huck were afraid of Injun Joe and afterwards they went to Jackson’s island. They wanted to pretend as pirates.

There, the parents of these two were arranging the mourning ceremony, thinking that they were dead. Tom wanted to create fun at the procession. When they appeared in the church every one was happy. It was a joyful situation. Muff Potter was convicted and was in the Jail. Tom had pity towards innocent Muff. As he gave the witness about what had happened at the graveyard, Injun Joe fled away through the window of the courtroom. Muff was released.


Tom and Huck were in search of the treasure. They found Injun and his friends, engaged in the same deed. They overheard the plan of Injun. He wanted to kill Widow Dougals. He went into the cave. A big iron door was arranged by the judge. Tom informed the others that Injun Joe was in the cave, to steal the treasure. Later they found that Injun was lying dead as he had no food there. Huck was adopted by Widow Dougals. He learnt the new way of living clean and tidy. Tom and Huck got the treasure.



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