Mark Twain's The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer: Growth

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Hailey Westrup
Kellor Hour 4

Tom Sawyer Growth Paper

“What is the most rigorous law of our being? Growth.” This is a quote by Mark Twain describing humanly growth, and that growth occurs to all of the human race. Becoming more mature and growing up is a major theme within The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer. Throughout the book there are multiple examples of Tom maturing and his own personal growth as a boy becoming more like a man. I know that throughout my 7th grade year I have also matured and grown in many ways, just like how Tom did. In The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer, Tom displays the theme of growth very prominently, and is the prime example of it. The entirety of the novel is about Tom’s experiences and multiple adventures as …show more content…

I have learned so much material and more. I learned soon into the year that I couldn’t just study a little bit the night before a test, so now I study for a little while every day starting some days before the test so I feel prepared when it comes. I have also learned that for my academic benefit that I can’t procrastinate each night. Now, whenever I am doing homework or studying, I leave my phone somewhere where it can’t distract me and grab a snack before I start so I don’t have to get up at all. During 7th I grade I have also figured out how to use my class time more efficiently. This allows me to have less homework and ask teachers questions if I need to at school. I have also become better at being proactive, and because of this I get less missing assignments and my work doesn’t pile up. Finally, I have learned over the course of this year that school is all about the growth and improving yourself, and personally I have noticed that good, progressive growth often comes along with good grades. As a 7th grader this year I have been pushed and compelled to expand my academic abilities with the various assignments, projects, and tests in all of my subjects, and though at times it may have seemed like a challenge I have had growth therefore allowing me to push through these

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