Chapter 4
So questions… Can you relate to any of the experiences that Tom has had so far in this book? What do you think of the Sunday school situation? What did you think when Tom bribed for the bible? What do you think of Tom’s opinion of grown-ups showing off? Do you think that he’ll be able to win Amy’s heart? Do you think that he’ll be able to get out of the grave he dug himself?
And now the normal questions:
What were you expecting to happen in this chapter?
What do you think will happen next?
What character do you like best? Why?
What character can you relate to?
In general what do you think this author is trying to tell us?
What do you think of each relationship?
Who is your least favorite character? Why?
What do you think of the setting and time period?
If it was in present day what do you think would change?
Do you like the writer's style?
5 comments:
Tom is at it again. He doesn't want to learn his verses but he does want the Bible they earn for memorizing 2000. He's a wily guy and finds a way to get what he wants without the boys who help him knowing that they're helping him.
He's a bit disdainful of all the adults showing off when the Judge and his family come to Sunday school, but he finds no problem with showing off himself. He was so bent on impressing this new girl he's seen that he doesn't think his plan through to it's conclusion. He wants the recognition that Bible will bring to him. Nevermind he hasn't earned it. Nevermind they all know he hasn't earned it.
And then, the hammer falls. He's asked to name the first two disciples. It's clear he doesn't know. It's clear he's trying to find a way out of the mess he's gotten himself into. It's clear by his answer that his decision to claim the Bible will have consequences he never intended.
Twain ends the chapter in an interesting way. Do you understand what he means when he writes,"Let us draw the curtain of charity over the rest of the scene."?
I love how Tom explains how the grownups are showing off. I can definatly relate to some of Tom's experiences, I have several times got myself stuck in a situation that I'm not sure how to wiggle out of. But I'm sure Tom's going to have no problem. I kind of have an idea what Mark Twain is meaning, I think that he's kind of saying now you can only imagine what happens next, or something to that affect.
I agree with Chloe on the ending, however I think it was more like "lets saver the moment". I have put myself in Tom’s situation so many times it’s not funny. After I read this chapter I couldn’t help to notice people showing off. (How creepy is that!) Did any one ells notice that?
The think that happends in the Sunday school think is pretty funny.
That's all I have to say.
I really didn't understand at first what he meant when he wrote those words.
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