Tom and Huck swear not to tell a soul about what they saw. So to keep themselves form telling anybody else they wrote a vow, (well the book as swear but it the same thing) anyway they write on a shingle in blood. I sorta see why they do this but I would never write in blood. They believed that by writing it in blood that they would die right away if they ever anyone.
Later in the chapter the hear and see a dog, well a stray dog and it’s another superstition that they believe so now they think they are goners. I really don’t get because what does a stray dog have to do with death.
Tom finally gets home and then the chapter ends with Tom getting in trouble for playing hooky and for sneaking out the night before. And then just when Tom thinks the day couldn't get worse it does, he found the brass knob that he gave to Becky in a piece of paper.
O.k. the last sentence of that Mark Twain wrote in this chapter was “This final feather broke the camel's back." The way I took it was that Tom has had enough. So what do you think Mark Twain meant when he wrote it.
What is your thought on this chapter?
4 comments:
This chapter was an easy reed for me, although I agree that some of the concepts and superstitions were a bit puzzling.
I liked the wording that Mark Twain used at the end of the chapter. It sounded almost Shakespearian. Do you think Mark Twain tried to make it sound Shakespearian?
Great question. I agree with Becca. I think Twain is implying that Tom has had enough, and he's done all he can to apologize to Becky. If she won't accept one of his most prized possessions as a token of his apology, the Tom is finished with her. As far as I can see, the only way they'll possible be together is if she makes the first move.
I also think this chapter shows how much Tom really loves Aunt Polly. Sid knows about Tom being gone all night. He tells Aunt Polly, and when Tom gets up late, he expects to be scolded and hollered at, but instead, Aunt Polly acts heartbroken and disappointed. That's worse than a scolding for Tom. Add that to getting the brass knob back, and Tom can't imagine a worse day.
For all his bravado, I think Tom is one tender hearted young man.
This chapter was easier for me to read. But I see don't see why did the write in blood. I know they think that writing in means that they will die if they ever told anyone. So they scare themselves so they won't tell anyone. Thinking that they might die the minute they open their mouths about it.
I have to agree with Mr. K and Becca. When Mark Twain wrote "This final feather broke the camel's back." I think he's implying that Tom can't deal with anymore happening. Especially when Becky won't accept the brass knob as an apology. Tom must be feeling really down with all this happening.
I think that Twain Meant that this little action drove tom over the edge.
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