Mark Twain’s classic story of a mischievous small-town boy, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer has entertained readers for nearly 150 years. Though set in a bygone era, Tom’s desires for fun and freedom still resonate with young readers today.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Quotation - Mark Twain
Storyboard Text
“Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear — not absence of fear.” - Twain
Tom shows the most courage when he faces his fears by defending Muff Potter in court and testifying against Injun Joe. It is not that he is unafraid, but that he does the right thing in spite of his fear.