describe the character traits of Tom Sawyer and got the best answer
Answer from Ssss ssss [active]
He was persistent, purposeful, did not listen to anyone.
Answer from Crocus[guru]
No answer. - Tom! No answer. '' It's amazing where this boy could have gone! Tom, where are you? It is old Aunt Polly who calls the mischievous Tom who remains in her care. The prankster at this time in the closet eats jam. Aunt was about to lash him off with a cane for this, but the boy distracted her attention, jumped over the fence and ran away. The aunt loves and even pampers the son of her late sister, but the church tells her: "He who spares the cane is destroying the child." Tom needs to be punished - to make him work on holiday. Otherwise, it will bloom completely! Tom did not go to school, but had a good time swimming. He is betrayed by his half-brother Sid - an obedient boy, sneak and quiet. Tom runs away and wanders around the town until the evening, happily bullying with other boys. The next morning, my aunt still caught Tom and made him whitewash an almost thirty-meter high fence. An inventive boy tries to persuade a little slave - black Jim - to do this job, but he is very afraid of the "old Mrs." Suddenly Tom had a brilliant idea: he pretended that whitewashing the fence was a pleasure for him. Neighboring boys came up to tease him and .... Bought the right to whitewash at least a little for childish treasures: alabaster balls, tweeters, half-eaten apples ... and even a dead rat with a rope tied to it to make it easier to twirl.
And then one Sunday morning, when it was necessary to go to church, he got an idea for $ 100 in his head. He pretended that he was ill, that his belly hurts - he ate too many apples from a neighboring garden yesterday. Okay, my aunt left alone, and Tom, climbing into the attic, took out an old book about sea travel and eagerly began to read into the amazing adventures of sea pirates. It immediately occurred to him to build a raft on which he could go sailing with his friend Huck. He came down from the attic and went to look for Huck, who spent the whole day at the bazaar, poking around in the roadside ditches in search of dropped cents or dragging cats and stsobaks by the tails. They spent more than one day building their raft, and when it was ready, they began to store food: Tom contrived to steal from his aunt's 3 jars of jam, a piece of bacon, two rolls of bread, a circle of homemade sausage and one apple. Huck came to the meeting with a dead rat, with a half-dead cat and three legs from a slaughtered chicken. I don't think for a long time, they pulled on a sail, sewn with harsh threads from old aunt's trousers, pushed off the coast with a pole and set off to conquer distant countries, not forgetting to hoist a flag with a skull and bones on the top of the mast. The imagination drew them amazing adventures in South America, bull fights, cock and cockroach races.
Answer from Yergey Tagay[guru]
Nice guy, kind, mischievous, but not mean. Organically incapable of betrayal.
Answer from Stanislawa[guru]
Tom Sawyer is an energetic, witty, enterprising boy of twelve, whose orphan is raised by Aunt Polly. Aunt Polly is, in general, a kind, but at the same time strict and prim woman who believes that her Christian duty is to punish a child for his own good: "... For it is said in the Scriptures that whoever regrets the rod spoils the child." ... In addition to Tom, Aunt Polly is raising Tom's Stepbrother Siddi, a goody-goody and a sneak, and Tom's cousin Mary, a kind and patient girl. Tom and Siddi have a mutual hostility due to differences in personalities and views on life and its rules, as a result of which Siddi loves to beleive his aunt about Tom.
The novel describes the varied adventures of Tom and his friends over several months. During these adventures, he manages to witness the murder and expose the killer, get engaged to a girl classmate, run away from home and live on a desert island, attend his own funeral, get lost in a cave and get out of it safely, and also find a precious treasure.
Tom personifies the carelessness and wonderful world of childhood in the middle of the 19th century. His best friends are Joe Harper and Huckleberry Finn. She was once in love with Emmy Lawrence, but later Rebecca Thatcher (Becky) took her place in Tom's heart.
Tom's character is best revealed in the first chapter, in which Tom, as punishment for going to swim in the river instead of attending school the day before, was condemned by Aunt Polly to whitewash a long fence on Saturday - a day off, for which the rest of the boys have fun games ... With longing thinking about how the other guys would scoff at the fact that he was forced to work, Tom began to invent a plan for how to get rid of the obligation at least for a little while. He calculated that for "treasures" from the depths of his pocket, like a dead rat on a string (so that it is convenient to twist it) or a key that does not open anything, he can buy only a small fraction of freedom. Thinking sadly, Tom noticed Ben approaching, whose bullying Tom did not want to endure. The only way for Tom to keep his honor was to pretend he was working of his own accord. When Ben tried to tease Tom, he asked in the highest degree of surprise what exactly Ben considered work and said that he almost begged his aunt to entrust him with such a responsible task. The trick led to the fact that Ben, and after him and other boys, began to ask for the opportunity to whitewash, and Tom was surprised to deduce a certain formula from the field of the human psyche: if a business, no matter how difficult, is not paid, then it is interesting, because it - hobby. As soon as you offer a fee for this business, it becomes work and loses its temptation.
disperse and disperse in water so that salt will not be seen; but if you add more and more salt, then in the end the salt will stop dissolving, and no matter how much you stir it, it will remain a white powder in the water. The water is saturated with salt and cannot take any more. But if you warm up the water, it will take more; and salt, that which did not dissolve in cold water, will dissolve in hot water. But if you add more salt, then the hot water will not accept more salt. And if you start heating the water more, then the water itself will leave as steam, and there will be even more salt. So for every thing that water dissolves, the water has a measure, then it cannot be dissolved further. The water dissolves more of each thing when it is hot than when it is cold, but nevertheless, as the hot water is saturated, it does not take any further. The thing will remain by itself, and the water will leave with steam. If you saturate the water with saltpeter powder, and then add more saltpeter, warm everything and let it cool without interfering, then the excess saltpeter will not lie down as a powder at the bottom of the water, but will collect in hexagonal columns and sit on bottom and sides, the column is next to the column. If you saturate the water with saltpeter powder and put it in a warm place, then the water will leave with steam, and the excess saltpeter will also fold in hexagonal columns. If you saturate the water with simple salt, warm it up and also let the water escape with steam, then the excess salt will also be added not as a powder, but in cubes. If you saturate the water with saltpeter with salt together, the excess saltpeter and salt will not mix, each will form in its own way - saltpeter in columns, and salt in cubes If you saturate the water with lime, or other salt, or something else, then each thing, when the water comes out with steam , will be folded in its own way: some in triangular columns, some in octahedral, some in bricks, some in asterisks - each in its own way. These figures are different in all strong things. Sometimes these figures are large, in the hand; such find stones in the ground. Sometimes these figures are so small that you cannot make out them with a simple eye; But each thing has its own figures. If, when the water is saturated with saltpeter and figures begin to form in it, break off the edge of the figure with a needle, then again new pieces of saltpeter will come to the same place and again close the broken edge exactly as it should be, - hexagonal posts. It's the same with salt and every other thing. All the little powders turn and turn and put on the right side. When the ice freezes, the same thing is done. A snowflake flies - you can't see any figure in it; but as soon as she sits on something dark and cold, on cloth, on fur, you can make out a figure in it: you will see an asterisk or a hexagonal tablet. On the windows the steam does not freeze randomly, but as it begins to freeze, it will now fold into an asterisk. What is ice? This is cold, strong water. When strong water is made from liquid water, it folds into shapes, and heat comes out of it. The same is done with saltpeter: when it is folded from liquid into strong figures, heat comes out of it. The same with salt, the same with fused iron, when it is made strong from liquid. When something is made strong from a liquid, heat comes out of it, and it folds into figures. And when a liquid is made from a strong one, then the thing takes heat into itself, and cold comes out of it, and its figures bloom. Bring the molten iron and let it cool; bring hot dough and let it cool; bring slaked lime and let it cool - it will be warm. Bring ice and thaw it - it will get cold. Bring saltpeter, salt and 161 any thing that diverges in water, and dissolve it in water - it will become cold. To freeze ice cream, salt is poured into the water.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a wonderful book, magical, mysterious. It is beautiful first of all for its depth. Everyone at any age can find something of their own in it: a child - a fascinating story, an adult - the sparkling humor of Mark Twain and memories of childhood. During each reading of the novel, the protagonist of the novel appears in a new light, i.e. Tom Sawyer's characterization is always different, always fresh.
Tom Sawyer is an ordinary child
It is unlikely that Thomas Sawyer can be called a bully, but rather he is a mischievous person. And, more importantly, he has time and the opportunity to deal with everyone. He lives with his aunt, who, although she tries to keep him strict, but she does it badly. Yes, Tom is being punished, but despite this, he lives quite well.
He is sharp-witted, resourceful, like almost every child of his age (about 11-12 years old), one has only to remember the story of the fence, when Tom convinced all the children in the area that work is a sacred right and privilege, and not a heavy burden.
Such a characteristic of Tom Sawyer betrays him as a person who is not very bad. Further, the personality of the most famous inventor and mischievous person will be revealed with new and new facets.
Friendship, love and nobility are not alien to Tom Sawyer
Another virtue of Sawyer - the ability to love and sacrifice - appears before the reader in all its glory when the boy discovers that he loves For her sake, he even makes a sacrifice: he exposes his body to the blows of the teacher's rods for her wrongdoing. After all, this is a wonderful characteristic of Tom Sawyer, which highlights the sublime attitude towards the lady of the heart.
Tom Sawyer has a conscience. He and Huck witnessed the murder, and even despite the not at all illusory danger to their lives, the boys decided to help the police and rescue poor Meff Potter from prison. The act on their part is not only noble, but also courageous.
Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn as the opposition between the world of childhood and the world of adulthood
Why is Tom like that? Because he's doing relatively well. Tom, though difficult, is a beloved child, and he knows it. Therefore, almost all the time he lives in the world of childhood, in the world of dreams and fantasies, only occasionally looking into reality. Tom Sawyer's characterization in this sense does not differ from that of any other successful teenager. Such a conclusion can be made only if we correlate the two images - For Sawyer, fantasies are like the air he breathes. Tom is full of hope. There are almost no disappointments in him, so he believes in invented worlds and in fictional people.
Huck is completely different. He has many problems, no parents. Rather, there is an alcoholic father, but it would be better if he did not exist. Huck's father is a source of constant concern. His parent, of course, disappeared a few years ago, but it is known for certain that he did not die, which means that he can appear in the city at any time and begin to harass his unfortunate son again.
For Huck, fantasies are opium, thanks to which life can somehow be endured, but an adult cannot live in a world of illusions all the time (and Finn is just that).
Sawyer is even a little sorry, because he does not know how things really are. His world dispenses with tragedy, while Huck's existence is a constant struggle. Quite the same as with an ordinary adult: he leaves the world of childhood and realizes that he has been deceived. Thus, one more characterization of Tom Sawyer is ready.
How could Tom be an adult?
A tempting question for anyone who has read The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. But it seems that it is not for nothing that the story of boys says nothing about their adult lives. There may be at least two reasons: either there will be nothing remarkable in these lives, or life will not bring pleasant surprises for someone further. And all this can be.
What Will Tom Sawyer Become? The characteristic can be as follows: in the future he is an ordinary, ordinary person without special life achievements. His childhood was full of various adventures, but by and large they always happened in some comfort zone, and this allowed Tom to constantly fabricate fantasies.
Huck is a different story. At the end of the adventure, Finn leaves the bourgeois world, where satiety and morality reign, to the world of the streets, where freedom reigns, in his opinion. The tramp boy abhors frames. But it is impossible to live forever outside the framework and breathe only the air of freedom, for any life needs one form or another. If a separate vessel (person) is not limited, then it will burst out, destroying the vessel itself. Simply put, if Huck does not choose a certain system of values for himself, he can completely get drunk and die under the fence, like his father, or disappear in a drunken fight. Adult life is not as bright as the life of a child, which is a pity.
On this not too happy note, Tom Sawyer says goodbye to us. This ends the characterization of the hero.
Composition
1. Mark Twain as the creator of a unique image.
2. Advantages and disadvantages of the hero.
3. Tom Sawyer is one of the most beloved characters in world literature.
Perhaps there is no more or less literate person in the world who has not read the novel of the famous American prose writer M. Twain. He created many wonderful works such as The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn, The Prince and the Pauper, Jeanne d'Arc and others. But it is "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" that is best known and loved by adults and young readers around the world. What is the secret of such a great and long-term popularity? It seems to me that it lies in the tremendous charm that the author's talented pen has endowed the image of this restless, restless boy.
In world literature, there are a great many images of boys - adventure seekers, but Twain's hero is unique and original. At first glance, this is a completely ordinary boy from a small provincial American town. Like thousands and millions of his neighbors, Tom does not like to do household chores, hates going to school, prefers worn clothes to an elegant suit, and as for shoes, he tries to do without them altogether. Attending church and especially Sunday school is a real torture for him. Tom has a lot of friends - the same mischief-makers as himself. His clever head is constantly filled with all kinds of fantasies and inventions. Most likely, if the boy's parents were alive, he would grow up more obedient and less wayward. The old maid, Aunt Polly, with all her diligence, could not cope with the restless nephew entrusted to her care. But it was precisely this freedom that allowed Tom to remain a sincere, direct, organic being. Of course, cunning is inherent in him, he can lie without any remorse, "steal" a treat without permission, but with all this, it is almost impossible to get angry with him.
At first glance, Tom Sawyer is the same ordinary boy like most of his peers. And yet - a special hero, because Twain endowed him with all the most wonderful qualities that can only be inherent in a teenager.
Tom loves Aunt Polly dearly. Not knowing how to pacify his inclinations, the boy nevertheless worries if he sees that he is giving his aunt anxiety and grief. This is characterized by a sense of justice. He does not tolerate pretense, hypocrisy, insincerity. That is why the obedient brother Sid often becomes the object of Tom's dislike. Sometimes the boy finds a desire to become a good, "correct" child, not his fault that he often fails to curb his irrepressible temper. With all the boys in the world, Tom Sawyer has in common the fact that he does not tolerate boredom, routine, monotony. He will always prefer spanking or other physical punishment to cramming, to a dull being in a church service. This is a lively, impressionable person with a rich imagination.
Not every adult is capable of admitting that he is wrong, but the Same can do it. Repented of his escape from home, the boy convinces his friends to return to the city.
Tom Sawyer has many outstanding personality traits. One of them is his entrepreneurial spirit. It is not without reason that the episode with the fence has become a textbook. Here the boy shows remarkable abilities of a psychologist and organizer. Leadership qualities are generally inherent in Tom. He easily manages to inspire his less inventive and brave friends to take risks. Tom is able from the bottom of his heart to sympathize with those who undeservedly endure resentment, injustice. Despite his fear of Indian Joe, Tom, along with his bosom friend Huckleberry Finn, risking his life, helps out the hapless Maff Potter, giving evidence in court. Not every adult is capable of such a brave act, committed by a sympathetic boy. This, in my opinion, is real heroism.
Another episode that shows us Tom from the best side is the pages about how he got lost in a cave with Becky Thatcher. The boy managed to keep his cool, find a way out, while still constantly supporting, comforting and encouraging the girl. In the finale, Tom helps to neutralize a gang of bandits, to save the life of a respectable city woman.
The author rewards his hero - Tom becomes a rich man, a heroic person, deserves the respect of the most prominent citizens. However, even this, the last test, the boy passes with brilliance. He does not become arrogant, does not boast of his heroism and wealth. This is still a spontaneous, charming teenager.
Saying goodbye to him, the reader remains convinced that Tom Sawyer will retain all his best qualities, become a wonderful person and, having turned into an adult man, will perform many more wonderful deeds.
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3. Tom Sawyer is one of the most beloved characters in world literature.
Perhaps there is no more or less literate person in the world who has not read the novel of the famous American prose writer M. Twain. He created many wonderful works such as The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn, The Prince and the Pauper, Jeanne d'Arc and others. But it is "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" that is best known and loved by adults and young readers around the world. What is the secret of such a great and long-term popularity? It seems to me that it lies in the tremendous charm that the author's talented pen has endowed the image of this restless, restless boy.
In world literature, there are a great many images of boys - adventure seekers, but the hero of Twain is unique and original. At first glance, this is a completely ordinary boy from a small provincial American town. Like thousands and millions of his neighbors, Tom does not like to do household chores, hates going to school, prefers worn clothes to an elegant suit, and as for shoes, he tries to do without them altogether. Attending church and especially Sunday school is a real torture for him. Tom has a lot of friends - the same mischief-makers as himself. His clever head is constantly filled with all kinds of fantasies and inventions. Most likely, if the boy's parents were alive, he would grow up more obedient and less wayward. The old maid, Aunt Polly, with all her diligence, could not cope with the restless nephew entrusted to her cares. But it was precisely this freedom that allowed Tom to remain a sincere, direct, organic being. Of course, cunning is inherent in him, he can lie without any remorse, "steal" a treat without permission, but with all this, it is almost impossible to get angry with him.
At first glance, Tom Sawyer is the same ordinary boy like most of his peers. And yet - a special hero, because Twain endowed him with all the most wonderful qualities that can only be inherent in a teenager.
Tom loves Aunt Polly dearly. Not knowing how to pacify his inclinations, the boy nevertheless worries if he sees that he is giving his aunt anxiety and grief. This is characterized by a sense of justice. He does not tolerate pretense, hypocrisy, insincerity. That is why the obedient brother Sid often becomes the object of Tom's dislike. Sometimes the boy finds a desire to become a good, "correct" child, not his fault that he often fails to curb his irrepressible temper. With all the boys in the world, Tom Sawyer has in common the fact that he does not tolerate boredom, routine, monotony. He will always prefer spanking or other physical punishment to cramming, to a dull being in a church service. This is a lively, impressionable person with a rich imagination.
Not every adult is able to admit that he is wrong, but the same man can do it. Repented of his escape from home, the boy convinces his friends to return to the city.
Tom Sawyer has many outstanding personality traits. One of them is his entrepreneurial spirit. It is not without reason that the episode with the fence has become a textbook. Here the boy shows remarkable abilities of a psychologist and organizer. Leadership qualities are generally inherent in Tom. He easily manages to inspire his less inventive and brave friends to take risks. Tom is able from the bottom of his heart to sympathize with those who undeservedly endure resentment, injustice. Despite his fear of Indian Joe, Tom, along with his bosom friend Huckleberry Finn, risking his life, helps out the hapless Maff Potter, giving evidence in court. Not every adult is capable of such a brave act, committed by a sympathetic boy. This, in my opinion, is real heroism.
Another episode that shows us Tom from the best side is the pages about how he got lost in a cave with Becky Thatcher. The boy managed to keep his cool, find a way out, while still constantly supporting, comforting and encouraging the girl. In the finale, Tom helps to neutralize a gang of bandits, to save the life of a respectable city woman.
The author rewards his hero - Tom becomes a rich man, a heroic person, deserves the respect of the most prominent citizens. However, even this, the last, test the boy passes with brilliance. He does not become arrogant, does not boast of his heroism and wealth. This is still a spontaneous, charming teenager.
Saying goodbye to him, the reader remains convinced that Tom Sawyer will retain all his best qualities, become a wonderful person and, having turned into an adult man, will perform many more wonderful deeds.