The Advantures of Tom Sawyer
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I. INTRODUCTION
A. THESIS STAMENT
“The adventures of Tom Sawyer” is a wonderful novel written by Mark Twain about his own life experiences. Twain based the story largely on his personal memories so most figures in the story come from his childhood’s village experiences. He used these experiences combine with his imagination to create the protagonist Tom Sawyer and his adventures that attracted many readers around the world. By analyzing Tom’s characteristic and many events that happened in his life, we can find out more about the themes, motifs and symbols that were wonderfully expressed by Mark Twain’s talented nib.
B. RESEARCH OBJECTIVE
By going the theme, motifs and symbols in the story, we can understand more deeply about the American society forty years ago.
C. OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
To carry on this research paper we must answer these objective questions:
(1) What themes did Mark Twain used in the novel?
(2) What motifs did Mark Twain used in the novel?
(3) How many symbols in the novel?
II. BACKGROUND OF RESEARCH
A. METHOD OF STUDY
Method of study used in this research is library research. The information in this research is collected from many internet sources and e-books.
B. LITERATURE REVIEW
“Mark Twain was never able to get his hero out of boyhood, however, and the novel ends with its protagonist still preparing to make the transition into adult life.”
“Thus we have two Toms: one who plays boyish pranks on his Aunt Polly - "hooking" an apple or doughnut when she is not looking, teasing her, and finding ways to get around her - and one who has the maturity to save an innocent man and protect a frightened girl.”
“Tom Sawyer is a double-edged sword. His spontaneity causes him to be in constant trouble, but it also a spontaneity fuelled by a joy of life.”
“Tom occupies a position between the free and the imprisoned. Under Aunt Polly's orders, he attends school, church and Sunday school.”
“Tom is loyal and...
A. THESIS STAMENT
“The adventures of Tom Sawyer” is a wonderful novel written by Mark Twain about his own life experiences. Twain based the story largely on his personal memories so most figures in the story come from his childhood’s village experiences. He used these experiences combine with his imagination to create the protagonist Tom Sawyer and his adventures that attracted many readers around the world. By analyzing Tom’s characteristic and many events that happened in his life, we can find out more about the themes, motifs and symbols that were wonderfully expressed by Mark Twain’s talented nib.
B. RESEARCH OBJECTIVE
By going the theme, motifs and symbols in the story, we can understand more deeply about the American society forty years ago.
C. OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
To carry on this research paper we must answer these objective questions:
(1) What themes did Mark Twain used in the novel?
(2) What motifs did Mark Twain used in the novel?
(3) How many symbols in the novel?
II. BACKGROUND OF RESEARCH
A. METHOD OF STUDY
Method of study used in this research is library research. The information in this research is collected from many internet sources and e-books.
B. LITERATURE REVIEW
“Mark Twain was never able to get his hero out of boyhood, however, and the novel ends with its protagonist still preparing to make the transition into adult life.”
“Thus we have two Toms: one who plays boyish pranks on his Aunt Polly - "hooking" an apple or doughnut when she is not looking, teasing her, and finding ways to get around her - and one who has the maturity to save an innocent man and protect a frightened girl.”
“Tom Sawyer is a double-edged sword. His spontaneity causes him to be in constant trouble, but it also a spontaneity fuelled by a joy of life.”
“Tom occupies a position between the free and the imprisoned. Under Aunt Polly's orders, he attends school, church and Sunday school.”
“Tom is loyal and...