Tom Sawyer – He showed a range of emotions in the novel – his thirst for adventures, his envy for Huck’s freedom, his naivety when he shows belief in superstitions and make-believe, his perseverance during his courtship to Betty and his struggle with Injun Joe and with social custom showed maturity and ability to conform despite his carefree ways.Huckleberry Finn – He is the son of the town’s drunkard who represents Tom’s envied freedom in the novel.
Huck has played a significant part in shaping Tom’s character by showing him the difference and benefits of living within and outside a society.Injun Joe – He represents all of Tom’s fears in the novel and the bad thing that can come out of having too much freedom where one is free to do anything he pleases.2.) Statement on the subjectA carefree boy who at first thought that life is simply outwitting everyone else to take advantage of every situation. But after a few misadventures – witnessing a crime, being shunned by Becky, becoming pirates and testifying against Injun Joe; Tom realizes the importance of social conformity.
3.) Statement on the setting of the novelThe setting of the story took place in a fictional town named St Petersburg during the 1840’s4.) Statement of the ThemeA boy’s road to adulthood and the struggles he needs to undergo in his quest for moral and social maturation.The Adventures of Huckleberry FinnBy Mark Twain1.) Statement on the main characters:Huckleberry Finn – he is a skeptical son of a drunkard who represents people who come from lowest level of white society. From being an undisciplined boy, he turns out to be a thinking human being capable of emotions and not just someone who follow the dictations of the society.
Jim – He is an African American slave who is a representation of how society can be judgmental.2.) Statement of the subjectA 13-year old boy whose freedom comes from being neglected by his own father in contrast to Jim who is experiencing slavery and oppression in the society mainly because of the color of his skin and their struggles for escape are the novel’s subject.3.) A statement on the setting of the storyThe story took place on Mississippi River town of St.
Petersburg and along the Ohio River before the Civil War when slavery is at its peak.4.) Statement on the themeSlavery and oppression is a fact of life. People are judged by their skin’s color and race by their fellow human beings.
