At first he struggled to control his rage toward the men responsible while also feeling helpless because he felt that struggling was futile. However, he adopts Casy’s philosophies after Casy’s death to forge a more equitable society. Ma trusts Tom and allows him to leave since she knows he will do the right thing, and follow his
Tom getting innocently killed is another prime example of why Tom represents the
The major people that contributed in the breaking of Tom’s spirit were: Benny Grayback , the agent, Luther Spotted Dog and his friends, and Rowena Ellis. These people broke Tom’s spirit by forcing him to except the new ways and told him the negatives of the old ways. The students teasing and harassment also contributed to the breaking of Tom’s spirit. After Tom gave in, the people at the school could easily control him. During his time at the school Tom lost some of who he was.
This caused many conflicts, but in the end, it reflected who Tom was as a person. Beginning Thomas’s training in school, he did not enjoy it at all. The new Ute ways made him feel like a replica of an Indian. He tried running away multiple times, but his guardians would always somehow catch him, till one day where he had finally escaped.
With time, Tom finds the means through which to cope with his afflictions. It is important to note that Tom suffers a momentary setback when making a present for Daniel however it does not deter him from his goals like it used to. He acknowledges that “once, probably not that long ago, I’m not sure I could’ve [come] back at all” demonstrating his heightened self-awareness. His voice parallels his transition; initially nervous to face his adversities his voice is shaky and nervous, however his eventual emotional maturation allows him to face his future with hope and confidence. Through his heightened self-awareness, he was able to see past his own suffering and contributes significantly in helping others overcome their adversities.
2. At the beginning of the novel, Tom describes himself as a very tolerant man who often moves people who generally keep to themselves to open up to him without much effort. Tom prides himself on reserving his judgment of others until he takes time to observe and get to know them. This is a quality he is obviously proud of as he makes a point to describe his habits surrounding this quality in depth. He also describes himself as slightly restless and a bit fed up with the monotony of
Tom grows from a spoiled kid to a dishonest and lazy adult. Tom's greedy education is the reason why he is flawed. From a young age he got everything that he wanted and a sense of power is born within him. When he becomes an adult the idea of working or making an honest living seems below him. Instead, he feels he has the right to just to take whatever he wants.
He did everything within his power to make it to where he came out wealthy, and tried sabotaging anyone in order to gain what he wanted, and keep the secret that he was actually a born slave. The end of the story Tom who is actually born as Chambers is sold down river (Brewton,
Another thing that blinds Tom from his morals is temptations. Temptations blinded Tom many time throughout the story including when Tom is offered riches from the devil “Old Scratch” and is interested even though he would have to do something for the devil. This shows us that his greed for money tempted him to
Tom’s love for Nadie gave him the strength to leave everything he knew for a New World. However, other people needed to be convinced in other ways.
"Tom consoled himself for the loss of his property, with the loss of his wife, for he was a man of fortitude. He even felt something like gratitude toward the black woodsman, who, he considered, had done him a kindness. "pg(235) Tom's wry values; places his material goods above his wife from time to time again; in fact, he abhor his wife so much that he believes that The woodsman has done him a favor by killing her. This lack of value for his wife—even that of a person he doesn't care for—shows that Tom is moving further down the road of not showing or having
He realizes that Tom is treated with absolutely no respect and has great
The passage from The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle explores the complex interplay between emotions and social propriety in the 18th century. Mr. Pickle and Godfrey Gauntlet, who are from different social classes, are both driven by strong emotions in this scene, but they must also contend with the strict social norms that dictate their behavior. The author presents a nuanced look at the tensions that arise when emotions and social propriety collide, and how these tensions can lead to confrontations that are both personal and societal. At the heart of the scene is the confrontation between Mr. Pickle and Godfrey Gauntlet, two men who are driven by strong emotions. Godfrey, as the brother of Mr. Pickle's beloved Emilia, is motivated by jealousy
Tom near the beginning of the novel is portrayed as a kind person, though he might be swift to anger, he is also quite independent. Tom is more than just average or normal he shows strength, power, thoughtfulness, support and the wit or courage it takes face the next challenge. Throughout the novel Tom begins to become committed to helping his family and better their
“Now he was a sturdy, straw haired man of thirty with a rather hard mouth and a supercilious manner. Two shining, arrogant eyes had established dominance over his face and gave him the appearance of always leaning aggressively forward.” Pg. 11. Tom is a pretty boy who lives off of his daddy’s money and polo.
