Tom Sawyer is a responsible young man who despite often times being foolish finds ways to get himself or others out of difficult circumstances. Tom confesses the truth about the Muff Potter Trial. He saves Becky from punishment by taking the punishment himself. He is able to lead Becky and himself through a cave in defiance of certain complications. Tom is repeatedly perceived as an irrational boy, however there are times where he shows true affection towards people and takes control for events in his life. Tom, who is an accountable boy, steps up and confesses that the murder is committed by Injun Joe. He hesitated before he said his name because he didn't want Injun Joe to go after him. When the Judge is interrogating Tom for evidence
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He witnesses Becky accidentally tearing his teachers book and steps up confessing he committed the felony. Because he cares about others and has a fancy for Becky, he told himself it was the right thing to do. He shouts, “ I done it!” (Twain 136). Tom used his love, sophistication, and responsibility to save someone from punishment. Tom’s, as a responsible young man, is able to find his way through a dark cave to safety with Becky. He is having a shortage of food and water but is determined to find an exited. When Becky is doubtful, he calms her and tells her if they do not find a way out they would die. He says, “Im glad you slept, now you are ready to start searching again,” (Twain 202), trying to find the positive out of the gruesome time. Tom’s perseverance and liability helps them get through the rough time and find a way out of the cave. Despite multiple times being absurd, Tom is a responsible boy who helps others out of difficult situations. He confessed Muff Potter innocent sending Injun Joe into exile. He took the blame for ripping a page in his teachers book when he did not actually do it. He lead Becky and himself through a dark cave to safety. If Tom had no responsibility, he wouldn't have been able to help these people and set them free of
He witnesses Becky accidentally tearing his teachers book and steps up confessing he committed the felony. Because he cares about others and has a fancy for Becky, he told himself it was the right thing to do. He shouts, “ I done it!” (Twain 136). Tom used his love, sophistication, and responsibility to save someone from punishment. Tom’s, as a responsible young man, is able to find his way through a dark cave to safety with Becky. He is having a shortage of food and water but is determined to find an exited. When Becky is doubtful, he calms her and tells her if they do not find a way out they would die. He says, “Im glad you slept, now you are ready to start searching again,” (Twain 202), trying to find the positive out of the gruesome time. Tom’s perseverance and liability helps them get through the rough time and find a way out of the cave. Despite multiple times being absurd, Tom is a responsible boy who helps others out of difficult situations. He confessed Muff Potter innocent sending Injun Joe into exile. He took the blame for ripping a page in his teachers book when he did not actually do it. He lead Becky and himself through a dark cave to safety. If Tom had no responsibility, he wouldn't have been able to help these people and set them free of