The excerpt above reflects the idea that Tom's faith is being tested.
Focus on the part of the quote, " - that it was vain to serve God, that God had forgotten him." Tom is questioning his faith, saying that his God had forgotten him, that it was vain to serve his God, and referencing his soul bitter thoughts.
Susan ...... (ran) to school because she was late.
My sister is admirable to me. Am I admirable to you? She looks admirable. Her outfit is noticeable.
Me when I think of the difference I think of a folktale being something that could happen more so than a fairy tale, and for a fairy tale I always think of a Disney movie.
