The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Questions on Chapter 13
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Why do Tom and Joe run away in "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer", and why do they feel guilty?
Tom and Joe run away because Tom feels rejected by Becky Thatcher and burdened by the secret of Injun Joe's crime, while Joe feels unloved after being wrongly punished by his mother. They decide to...
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Why did Tom Sawyer and Joey Harper decide to become pirates?
Tom Sawyer and Joe Harper decided to become pirates due to Tom's romanticized vision of piracy as a thrilling and glamorous adventure. Tom imagines piracy as a life filled with excitement, freedom,...
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Describe the life of the three young pirates on Jackson's Island in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
In chapter 13 of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, the three young pirates on Jackson's Island spend their time cooking food on a campfire, eating it, and discussing the lifestyle of a true pirate.
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Why does Tom return home after running away in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?
Tom returns home after running away because he learns that their families believe they are dead. Initially, Tom and Joe run away due to feeling neglected and misunderstood by their families, with Tom...
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In The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, who says "Well the things is ours anyway, ain't they?" and what is the context?
Huck says, "Well the things is ours anyway, ain't they?" in the context of discussing with Joe whether they can keep the gifts Tom left behind. Tom had faked his death and left notes and treasures,...
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In The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, what does Tom dream of becoming after his fight with Becky?
After his fight with Becky Thatcher, Tom Sawyer dreams of becoming a pirate. Feeling dejected, especially after Becky returns his brass doorknob, Tom decides to escape reality by planning an...