Comparing Tom Sawyer, And Abuela Invents The Zero

Right and wrong decisions are sometimes two of the hardest things an individual has to make in their life. With choices to consider, it is difficult to always know which one to choose from so a favorable consequence is obtained. Many individuals know that no matter what decisions we choose, good and bad results will come from those actions. The two stories that have been chosen as examples are The Adventures of Tom Sawyer ,and Abuela Invents the Zero .In these stories, both Constancia and Tom are young people who have to rethink decisions they have made because of the consequences that developed from poor choices. They found that their choices have affected them, along with others very important in their lives.
In The Adventures of Tom Sawyer ,Tom, along with his friends Joe Harper and Huckleberry Finn decide to run away from home because they feel that they are unloved and unwanted. In Chapter 13, they decide to escape to an island called Jackson’s Island to become pirates. Their decision has a major impact on the people around them who in fact do love them and care a great deal about them. This decision to run away leaves the adults to believe they are dead, so they plan a memorial funeral for the boys. Tom learns through eavesdropping that he and his friends are truly missed, and they decide …show more content…
Constancia and Tom seem to have little or no respect for authority and boundaries. Both can only see how situations are affecting them; they do not seem to realize that there are more factors to consider. Tom needs to take into account his family and how they will feel about his decision to run away. Constancia needs to understand that sometimes many individuals have to make sacrifices in order for a family to run smoothly. In both stories, the young people have a lot to learn, yet they both feel they know everything there is to know about