Question

Which underlying theme of the work is evident in this passage from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain?
Tom was a glittering hero once more—the pet of the old, the envy of the young. His name even went into immortal print, for the village paper magnified him. There were some that believed he would be President, yet, if he escaped hanging.


that Tom Sawyer wanted to become a journalist

that Tom Sawyer would be very rich one day

that Tom Sawyer regained his stature

that Tom Sawyer was loved and hated equally

Answer 1

Well first it says that he was a hero, and then it talks about him being put to death.

Answer 2

that he was loved and hated equally? @abbyanna101

Answer 3

Totally

Answer 4

thanks! :D

Answer 5

damn that was incorrect :/

Answer 6

whaaaaat

Answer 7

right? idk..

Answer 8

um, try regaining stature

Answer 9

http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/tomsawyer/quotes.html

Answer 10

That Tom Sawyer regained his stature