Study Guide to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain

A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, the best-selling of Twain’s work.

As a novel written in 1876, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer follows the antics of a young boy during his childhood on the Mississippi River. Moreover, Twain examines the carefree spirit of children, manipulation, and race in this lighthearted novel through the use of imagery and symbolism. This Bright Notes Study Guide explores the context and history of Twain’s classic work, helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons it has stood the literary test of time. Each Bright Notes Study Guide contains:

- Introductions to the Author and the Work
- Character Summaries
- Plot Guides
- Section and Chapter Overviews
- Test Essay and Study Q&As

The Bright Notes Study Guide series offers an in-depth tour of more than 275 classic works of literature, exploring characters, critical commentary, historical background, plots, and themes. This set of study guides encourages readers to dig deeper in their understanding by including essay questions and answers as well as topics for further research.
 

CONTENTS

1) A Biographical Sketch of Mark Twain

2) An Overview The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

3) Textual Analysis
Chapters 1–6
Chapters 7–11
Chapters 12–21
Chapters 22–26
Chapters 27–30
Chapters 31–35

4) Critical Battle Over Mark Twain’s Psyche

5) Critical Commentary

6) Essay Questions and Answers

7) Subject Bibliography and Guide to Research Papers