UPDATE: Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Although I was about 8 chapters into the book, I haven’t really been able to follow what’s happening, therefore I’m re-reading what I’ve read from the beginning to try and take it in better. I said in my last post it’s been taking a little while too really get into it, this feeling has continued whilst reading more. I can see similarities between Tom Sawyer and Anne; such as imagination, strong will and comparisons to ‘model’ children. So I am keen to finish the book. :):)

Adventures of Tom Sawyer...

I am a little way into the Adventures of Tom Sawyer. I am enjoying the novel, but it’s taking a while to get into it each time I begin to read. Although some criticisms say it is more of a children’s book, I think that’s untrue because it’s a lot more difficult to read than my previous book. The key characters at the moment are Tom Sawyer, who is rebellious and a bit of a prankster, and Aunt Polly who struggles to keep Tom under control.

Key themes that are emerging at the moment are:

• Rebellion against society’s expectations
• Moral and social expectations and maturation

I am trying to focus on comparisons I could make between my two books, and I am finding it interesting that there are a few I could focus on such as the idolisation but hate of the model boy of the village. :):)