Maturity is a choice that one can choose in their life in which they can take responsibility for their actions and others. In the story, The Adventure of Tom Sawyer, Twain writes the story of a growing boy. When starting off the story, Twain shows Tom as a troublesome boy who finds himself maturing as his life progresses. He finds himself leaving his childish behavior behind as events in his life lead him to a more maturing stage. In Mark Twain’s story, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, the character of Tom transforms from a self-centered child to a more thoughtful, mature young man. Two examples the support this theme are at the schoolhouse and the courtroom.
First, an example that supports maturity in The Adventure of Tom Sawyer is at the school house. Becky had seen Mr. Dobbin’s book and when Tom came inside the class, he scared Becky, causing her to panic and rip a page of the book. Becky was sure she would get punished when Mr. Dobbin’s found out. Twain wrote, “A thought shot like lightning through Tom’s brain. He sprang to his feet and shouted- “I done it!” (Twain 124). Doing this Tom takes the blame for Becky’s mistake. This shows Tom is maturing because he saw Becky in
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Tom, in hopes of saving innocent Muff’s life, speaks out in court against Injun Joe, proving that Joe was the real murderer in the crime. Injun Joe, realizing he had been caught, flees from the court. On page 138, it states, “Call Thomas Sawyer!” (Twain 138). Tom has been maturing greatly throughout the entire story and this is proven when he speaks up against Injun Joe in court. Tom knows that by speaking out, it will risk his own life and break his promise with Huck. Nevertheless, he knows that Muff has been a good friend and realizes the right thing to do is to testify. This brave and noble deed shows that Tom is thinking of others, a sign that he is