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1、The Interpretation of the Adventure of Tom Sawyer目 录Abstract31 Introduction42 About the author 53 Story background 64 Character analyses64.1 Tom Sawyer64.2 Huck belly Finn64.3 Other characters 75 Realism and Ideal Romanticism in the Adventures of Tom Sawyer75.1 The realism85.2 The ideal romanticism
2、96 Conclusion11 The Interpretation of the Adventure of Tom Sawyer Abstract: The Adventure of Tom Sawyer is one of the intelligent novels written by Mark Twain. As we know, Mark Twain was born in 1835. It was the time when the society was mirky. People became unsatisfied with the society. As a result
3、, some intellectuals conveyed their disappointment by writing novels, in which they created characters that were totally disobeying the social rules and a world that was absolutely different from the recent one. They were called the critical realist writers. Mark Twain was one of these talented writ
4、ers. In the Adventure of Tom Sawyer, he pointedly exposed the hypocrisy of American democracy and freedom, and criticized inherent social drawbacks in the capitalist country-the United States, such as racial discrimination, worship of the feudal autocracy, the hypocrisy of the churches, aggression,
5、and expansion and so on. He expressed his yearning for the real democracy and free life. Mark Twain described the young childrens mental world vividly. In addition, he used the humor gimmick flexibly to satirize the society at that time, and thrash on some of the social evils. The authors satire and
6、 humorous language characteristic were showed incisively and vividly in this novel.Key words: Tom Sawyer, Mark Twain, realism, romanticismThe Interpretation of the Adventure of Tom Sawyer 1. IntroductionThis story happened in a small town in the Mississippi River bank during the civil war. Tom was a
7、 naughty boy, and he was brought up by his aunt, Polly. He was such a smart boy that he could always think out strange ideas to play tricks, which made his aunt unavoidable.One day, he came across a lovely girl, Becky Thatcher. The first sight he saw her, he fell in love with her. He tired his best
8、to presume her, and she finally accepted him. There was a kid called Hark Bely Finn in the town, whose father was an alcoholic. His parents argued so often that he could not bear. So, he escaped from home. Everybody treated him badly except Tom. They were good friends. One night, they went to a grav
9、eyard to do an experiment. They wondered if a dead cat could cure of Condyloma. To their surprise, they happened to see a murder. At that time, Doctor Robinson and Indian Joe were having a quarrel. By accident, Joe killed the doctor. He was afraid to be taken into prison. So, he put the blame on Pot
10、ter, who was comatose when the doctor was killed. Tom and Huck was so frightened that they made a promise that they would never tell the secret. Obviously, Potter was arrested.Later, Tom, Joe and Huck ran away from home for Becky got angry with Tom. They went to an island to be pirates. The villages
11、 didnt know where they were and thought they were drowned. When the funeral was held, they appeared. Tom became the hero of the school. Tom and Becky got back together.Before long, the court heard the murder case again. Nearly everybody regarded Potter as the murder. Driven by sense of justice, Tom
12、overcame his fear and stood out to accuse Indian Joe of the murder. However, Joe ran away. Tom was trapped in anxiety.Later on, when Tom and Hark sought for the missing treasure in a haunted house, they happened to know that Indian Joe and his partner had already found parts of treasure, and there w
13、as another treasure-storing place. They decided to find that place. A few days later, Becky, Tom and other friends went to a picnic party. They played in the McDougall hole, a labyrinth of caves. Tom and Becky were so addicted to playing that they got lost. They suffered a lot in the cave. Several d
14、ays past, they didnt find out the way to leave. What was more terrible was that they saw Joe in the cave.Everyone in the town thought they were died. One night, the small town became noisy. To everyones delight, they came back safely. Then Tom told them that he used the kite line which was tied in t
15、he stone to find the way, and a kind man sent them back. Owing to this thing, the entrance to the cave was blocked. When Tom heard the thing, he told the judge that Indian Joe was in that cave. After the entrance was opened, they found Joe died in the cave.After analysis, Tom thought the rest of tre
16、asure was hidden in that cave. So, Tom and Hark secretly into the cave and finally found the treasure. They became millionaires. From then on, they became the hero of the town and were welcomed by everyone.2. About The Author:Mark Twain, born in 1835, was a world-famous writer in America. His primit
17、ive name is Samuel Langhorne Clemens. He was born in a Mississippi River bank small town Hannibals village poor attorney family, went out since childhood acknowledges as teacher the apprentice. He had worked as the type-setter, Mississippi River sailors, south the armed forces soldiers, but also had
18、 managed the lumber industry, the mining industry and the publishing industry, but the effective work was working as a reporter and writing humorous literature.As we know, his real name is not Mark Twain; its only his pen-name. Mark Twain is the most commonly used pseudonym and it is generally belie
19、ved that this pseudonym is derived from its early sailors terminology. “Mark Twain” meant depth of 12 feet. Samuel (that is, Mark Twain) served in the pilot, with its partners, measured water depth. His partner called out Mark Twain!”, which meant two marks, which is water depth 2 Au (a steep bank a
20、bout 1.1 meters) It is the safe navigation of ships necessary conditions. Another reason is that hes the captain Sellers, and he was a highly respected pilot. He wrote some short pieces for the newspaper from time to time, describing the History of the Mississippi River, pseudonym Mark Twain. Mark T
21、wain is the US critical realism literature founder, world renowned short story master. He has experienced US from “freely” the capitalism to the imperialism developing process, its thought and creation also displays for from teases the pungent satire to arrive the pessimism and misanthropy developme
22、nt phase again lively.His early creation, like the short story Elects Governor (1870), Elder brother You Smiths Friend To go abroad Once again Unexpectedly (1870) and so on, by humorous, the humorous writing technique ridicules US “the democratic election” absurd and “the democratic heaven” the esse
23、nce. He has written varieties of novels, such as Hark Bely Finn Adventure, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Corrupted the Fort Hadley, Austerity in Mind and millions of pounds and so on.Whats more, he is also regarded as a humorist and renowned orator. He is wise and humorous. Here are two stories to s
24、upport his humor. Once, Mark Twain responsed to a reporters question in a reception, saying: The United States Congress is the son of bitch.” The journalists made his words unveiled. Washington must Members forced Mark Twain to publish a newspaper revelation, apologized. Mark Twain wrote such an ann
25、ouncement: “I speak on the banquet, saying that some members of Congress are sons of the bitch, I thought that statement is inappropriate, but not the fact. So, Id like to correct my statement. I will say that The United States Congress is not the son of bitch.” Another story happened in a party. Du
26、ring the party, he admired a woman, saying that the woman was very elegant and beautiful. However, the woman said:” Its really a pity that I cant admire you in the same way.” Mark Twain responded wisely. He said to the woman:” It doesnt matter. You can tell lies just like me.”3. Story background: Th
27、is novel was published in 1876. It is based on a small town called St. Petersburg in the Mississippi River bank. It mainly talks about the adventure of Tom Sawyer and his naughty friend Hark Belly Finn, as well as his girlfriend, Becky Thatcher. It relies on the surroundings where the author is fami
28、liar with. Whats more, some sections are based on the authors own experience. The author says in the prelude of The Adventure of Tom Sawyer: “The adventure stories described in this book are real things. Some are the experience of mine, the rest are my friends story. The novel is mainly designed for
29、 the children, but it also suits adults.4. Character analysis4.1 Tom Sawyer: He is the main character in this novel. He is a brave, smart, naughty boy. He is fond of taking adventures, and he always pursues freedom. Moreover, he dares to admit his mistakes and shortcomings. He is also wise and full
30、of justice. When confronts with the murder case, he overcomes his fear and stands out to accuse the real murderer. Due to his testimony, the innocent Potter is set free. We obvious know from this that he deserves to be the hero of the small town. In this novel we can see that he is a multiple charac
31、ter. He is sympathetic and he is disgusted with the realistic society. He is eager to run away from it to lead a more meaningful life by assisting others. However, he is only a child. No matter how well he behaves, he will also make some mistakes. A far as his aunt is concerned, he is mischievous an
32、d always makes troubles. For example, he doesnt want to brush the fence, which makes his aunt really angry. Although sometimes she will criticize or even hit him, she treats him as her own son. In addition, he is vainglorious. As a result, when he comes back from the cave, though he is tired out, he
33、 talks about his experience exultantly for he is so content with his journey. In a word, Tom Sawyer is a little naughty, smart, brave, vainglorious righteous boy. He is the representive of the American boy in that time.4.2 Huck belly Finn: In this novel, the writer didnt talk much about Hark. He is
34、the main character of Mark Twains another novel named The Adventure of Hark Belly Finn. According to the two novels, we can know better about Hark. He is born in the bottom of the white society. What he gets from his father is only curse and he always be whipped by his father. In the beginning of th
35、e novel, widow Douglas attempts to change him, and let him be away from his rude father. But unlike Tom, who is the middle class the mainstream of society. Though he has been thought about some religious knowledge, he can not be edified by the social values. He is smart, too. Compared with Tom, he i
36、s more realistic. He is a lawless boy. His lake of education contributes to his character. He can hardly know a word. He is naivet and innocent. Naivet and innocence are two main characters of children. Whats more, he is kind. Huck abhors civilization and cares about other people. Therefore, he is o
37、ften involved in the problems of others. He even shows sympathy to people who had ever hurt him. What he cared about most was the freedom of Jim, a slave. Its really a severe test for the children who lived in the society where slaves were treated unequallyBesides, he is clever and brave. He was coo
38、lheaded and practical. He could not only tolerate the boring life in the Douglas widows home, but also adjusted himself to the poor living condition in the desert island. Huck was also a very shrewd and creative child. In the border of America, one should be smart and flexible enough to survive. Owi
39、ng to his intelligence, Jim and he finally survived.In short, Hucks wit, practical and realistic attitude to life and his selfless love to others makes himself become one of the heroes in American novel.4.3 Other characters:Aunt Polly: She was Toms aunt. After Toms parents got a divorce, she raised
40、Tom. Tom sometimes was so naughty that she can not bear. Although she would criticize him, she treated Tom as her own children. She was really a kind and venerable elder.Becky Thatcher: She was a lovely girl. But sometimes she was a litter wistful.Widow Douglas: She was a beautiful, warm-hearted and
41、 rich woman. Huck had saved her, so she wanted to adopt Huck as her son. She was a grateful person. Thatcher judge: He was Beckys father. He was a great man in this town. Due to his judgment, Potter was set free. Indian Joe: He was an insidious man. Once, he and Potter helped the doctor rob a grave.
42、 Finally, he killed the doctor and scapegoated Potter. When the truth was exposed, he escaped before people noticed it. Eventually, he was found died in a cave. The end of the wicked shall reap.Mary: She was Pollys daughter, Toms cousin. She was a kind, pure and compassionate girl.Hitter：He was Toms
43、 brother, a well-behaved boy. He is always at odds with Tom.Joe Harper: He was Toms best friend. He had spent a wonderful time with Tom and Huck serving as a pirate.5. Realism and Ideal Romanticism in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer：There is no doubt that Mark Twains work is realistic, but he also comp
44、atibles with other approaches. And he also likes the romantic style, using exaggerated, fantastic ways to depict the character. In the Adventure of Tom Sawyer, on the one hand, Mark Twain satirized urban pretty bourgeois vulgar, conservative, greed in the gilded age and asset class of children educa
45、tion discipline and moral and religious hypocrisy. On the other hand, he described the happy life of Tom and his friends. It combined the Realism and Ideal Romanticism very well.5.1 The realismRealism advocate objectively observation real life according to the life style of the original accurate des
46、cription of exquisite and reality, and express the typical character in the typical surroundings factually. Representative of the socialists Devote feels that the relation between the Adventure of Tom Sawyer and the history of the United States, as well as the life living in the west really impresse
47、d Mark Twain deeply. Tom and Huck abhorred vulgar and conservative life, and the smothering Canon, fled to Jackson Island, developed a new world to pursue freedom. There state of spirit, in a sense, is the epitome of mental state in the nineteenth century to the west of the average American colonizi
48、ng period. Twain has personally experienced the development of the western region process. His hometown is from the eastern Virginia, along with the west trend of history, the Kentucky and moved to the western border area Missouri. He spent his unforgettable childhood in Hans, and enjoyed his youths in the California. Based on
