Question

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Answer 1

Answer:

A). It reflects the theme of conflict between individual freedom and social expectations.

Explanation:

The theme or central concern in the given excerpt is 'the clash between the individual liberty and the expectations of the society.' Judge Thatcher's belief that Tom would become a wonderful either a soldier or lawyer and even both symbolizes society's expectations while his struggle to attain his individual liberty is reflected through the description ('his sufferings were almost more than he could bear'). The extreme level of societal expectations compelled him to eat, learn, talk, and live as per their norms and didn't allow him to do things the way he wishes to do. These margins snatched his liberty completely and thus, there is a disagreement between his individual will and the way society wants him to be. Hence, option A is the correct answer.

Answer 2

Answer:

on edmentum this answer is correct

Explanation: