The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Complete Text
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The graveyard scene constitutes a turning point in the plot. Up until this point, Tom's adventures have been playful and innocent. As Tom and Huck witness Dr. Robinson's murder, the adult world of violence and crime destroy their innocence.
Uncle Jake is one of Ben Roger's slaves.
"In Ben Rogers' hayloft. He lets me, and so does his pap's nigger man, Uncle Jake. I tote water for Uncle Jake whenever he wants me to, and any time I ask him he gives me a little something to eat if he...
Tom tries to get out of work by getting other boys to do it by bribe and manipulation. This shows Tom to be rather lazy but clever.