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In CliffsNotes on The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, you experience the exciting adventures of a typical boy during the mid-nineteenth century. The characters -- Tom himself, Becky Thatcher, Huck Finn, Injun Joe, and Aunt Polly -- have become part of American heritage.
Use this study guide to help you discover all of Tom's dreams and fears -- and perhaps a few of your own! You'll also gain insight into the man behind this American classic -- Mark Twain, a.k.a. Samuel Clemens. Other features that help you study include
- Character analyses of major players
- A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters
- Critical essays
- A review section that tests your knowledge
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