Tom Sawyer (Vocabulary: 800 words, for 7th grade students to read)

Author: Liu Wenjun
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Mark Twain was a famous American novelist, with a prolific career. He excelled at using humor and satire, delivering sharp critiques of social issues without hesitation. His works harmoniously blend realistic portrayals with romantic expressions. His creations had a profound influence on later American literature, and he is widely regarded as a major milestone in the history of American literature. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is one of Mark Twain's four major masterpieces. The novel depicts the innocent and romantic lives of a group of children led by Tom Sawyer. To escape the dull schoolwork, hypocritical doctrines, and rigid living environment, they embark on various adventures. Tom is a clever and restless boy, embodying wisdom, cunning, justice, bravery, and leadership. He is resourceful, compassionate, and to the existing reality, determined to break free from constraints and become a roving knight errant, living a life of chivalry. The novel portrays Tom Sawyer as an idealistic, ambitious, yet troubled character. He is vivid and lifelike, leaving a deep impression on readers. In Aunt Polly's eyes, he is a mischievous boy, always tricking her, yet she still loves him very much.