Chapter XIX
Tom tells the truth
SummaryAunt Polly finds out that Tom lied about his dream from Mrs. Harpor, and scolds Tom for making her look like a fool. Tom then tells her what really happened and how he kissed her and almost left her the piece of bark, but Aunt Polly doesn’t quite believe him. After he leaves, Aunt Polly finally decides to look and his jacket, saying she would understand no matter what she finds. She then finds the piece of bark in the jacket and breaks down in tears of happiness, saying “I could forgive the boy, now, if he’d committed a million sins!”
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Analysis |
This chapter is a perfect example for the theme "nothing good can come from manipulation." When Toms lies about having the dream, it leads to conflict between Aunt Polly and Tom because it makes Aunt Polly feel cheated and terrible. Then, he finally tells the truth, and all is solved. If he would have told the truth from the beginning, and not used manipulation, all would be fine.
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Questions to think about |
Is Tom starting to understand manipulation is bad for himself and others?
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