Tom Sawyer: Differences in Adult and Child Interpretation and Experience
A 5 page discussion of the differences in experiences and interpretation a child might have in reading the 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' as opposed to those an adult might have. Observes that the child sees adventure and independence while the adult sees satire, stereotype, even the realities of capitalism. Concludes that undoubtedly Mark Twain was very much aware of the satire, the contrasts, and the stereotypes. He was, after all, a true wordsmith, a weaver of stories. Like Tom Sawyer, Twain himself was a capitalist. A capitalist who profited from the imaginations, perceptions, and receptivity of others to his craft. No additional sources are listed.