Mark twain once wittingly relayed, “Classic' - a book which people praise and don't read” (Good reads). This adventure novel, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, written by Mark Twain, is an opportunity to venture into the vast reality of boyhood that is often forgotten, and the personal impact the novel has on a person deems it a classic. Classic novels are beautifully told and timeless works of literature that capture and illustrate human nature in a unique yet accurate manner. Classical novels stand the test of time; it endures and prospers through generations of change, constantly relating to the audience reading it. This classic novel, written by Mark Twain in 1876, is set in St. Petersburg, following escapades in the life of a
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Tom’s newly celebrated friendship with Huckleberry Finn is based on imagination, loyalty and shared superstitions that often get in the way of relaying the truth. The two boys unintentionally venture into a profound reality in which they witness a murder; fake their own deaths, establish innocence to those harshly accused, and find buried treasure. Since 1876, it is the accomplishments of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, which make it a literary standard, overstepping the setting of the existing generation consuming it, as it dives into the utopia and lost perspective of adolescence. In Mark Twain’s novel, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, the depth and realism is immaculately brought to life through the author’s application of the universal themes, the memorable main characters, and the impacts of …show more content…
Initially, Aunt Polly is the guardian of Tom, whom emanates the innate morality of human kind. Tom’s Aunt endures many struggles and frustrations while she cares for her deceased sister’s children. The audience is introduced to Aunt Polly as she argues whether or not to make Tom suffer for his actions: “He 'pears to know just how long he can torment me... I ain't got the heart to lash him somehow... I've got to do some of my duty, or I'll be the ruination of the child” (6). This illustrates that although Aunt Polly is affected by the stubborn Tom Sawyer, she still loves and treats the young Tom as her own child. Also, Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn are very different characters that somehow appear to relate deeply. Tom is a manipulative and cunning boy that often gets what he wants through his quick and witty thinking. Instead of using tactics of honesty, Tom exploits certain people to runaway with him, marry him, and even call him a hero after running away. On the other hand, Huckleberry Finn is a straightforward and hopeful child that is afraid of the unknown. The relationship between Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer celebrates the power of friendship. Although the community bans Huck, Tom accepts him and decides to venture off into imaginative lands with him. Therefore, their relationship binds the universal
Tom’s newly celebrated friendship with Huckleberry Finn is based on imagination, loyalty and shared superstitions that often get in the way of relaying the truth. The two boys unintentionally venture into a profound reality in which they witness a murder; fake their own deaths, establish innocence to those harshly accused, and find buried treasure. Since 1876, it is the accomplishments of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, which make it a literary standard, overstepping the setting of the existing generation consuming it, as it dives into the utopia and lost perspective of adolescence. In Mark Twain’s novel, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, the depth and realism is immaculately brought to life through the author’s application of the universal themes, the memorable main characters, and the impacts of …show more content…
Initially, Aunt Polly is the guardian of Tom, whom emanates the innate morality of human kind. Tom’s Aunt endures many struggles and frustrations while she cares for her deceased sister’s children. The audience is introduced to Aunt Polly as she argues whether or not to make Tom suffer for his actions: “He 'pears to know just how long he can torment me... I ain't got the heart to lash him somehow... I've got to do some of my duty, or I'll be the ruination of the child” (6). This illustrates that although Aunt Polly is affected by the stubborn Tom Sawyer, she still loves and treats the young Tom as her own child. Also, Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn are very different characters that somehow appear to relate deeply. Tom is a manipulative and cunning boy that often gets what he wants through his quick and witty thinking. Instead of using tactics of honesty, Tom exploits certain people to runaway with him, marry him, and even call him a hero after running away. On the other hand, Huckleberry Finn is a straightforward and hopeful child that is afraid of the unknown. The relationship between Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer celebrates the power of friendship. Although the community bans Huck, Tom accepts him and decides to venture off into imaginative lands with him. Therefore, their relationship binds the universal