THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER:AMERICAN LIFE IN THE 19TH-CENTURY
Keywords:
Mark Twain, Tom Sawyer, American society, childhood, 19th century, social values, humor.Abstract
Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is more than just a story about a mischievous boy. It gives readers a picture of life in a small American town during the 1800s. Through Tom Sawyer’s adventures, Twain shows us the everyday experiences, values, and struggles of people at that time. This paper explores how Twain uses humor, storytelling, and vivid characters to reflect the culture and society of 19th-century America.
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