Tom Sawyer/All Things for Good/Antebellum Period
What is satire?
Satire is the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize foolishness, corruption, or flaws in society or an individual.
How does Aunt Alexandra show a lack of godly maturity?
Aunt Alexandra shows a lack of maturity by focusing on appearances instead of developing godly character.
(A few answers could apply here as long as they are accurate)
Who is Onesimus?
Onesimus is the slave Paul sends back to Philemon urging him to accept him as a brother and forgive him for the wrongs he has done.
When was the Civil War?
1861-1865
What were two key differences between the North and the South in the Antebellum Period? You may not say non-slavery vs. slavery. However, you may include the economic system of the South.
The North was industrial, more in favour of public education, and more urban while the South was agrarian, strongly dependent on a plantation economy, more fluid in their views of education
How is church and school portrayed through the eyes of Tom?
Church and school are portrayed as places where people are just going through the motions for appearances sake. Tom views it as something to be enduring, not enjoyed.
Their father is serving as a chaplain in the army during the Civil War.
What were two key causes of the civil war?
Different view of government control: States' rights vs. more federal power.
Slavery
Economics
Who is Becky?
The girl who Tom likes.
How does Romans 8:28 encourage Christians in Christian maturity both in good and bad circumstances?
Romans 8:28 encourages us to Christian maturity by helping us recognize that all things are coming from Him. It works in us humility because we know it is not our own strength and power that gives as the good that we receive. It encourages us in difficulty because we know that nothing can remove us from His love and that the trials He sends are there to draw us closer to Him.
Answer may vary.
What happens to Beth?
Beth gets scarlet fever because she was helping take care of the sick Hummel children.
How does Meg grow through trials and temptations?
Answer could connect to:
-working as a governess gave perseverance
-But, even more so, her flaw was vanity and she was tempted at the dance to appease her vanity and she discovered that it wasn't everything it seemed to be. She learned that the heart and her character are far more important than her appearance.
How is Tom inventive when facing responsibility? Give an example.
Tom often finds a way to avoid responsibilities. For example, when Aunt Polly had him whitewash the fence, he managed to trick neighbourhood friends into doing the work for him by making it look exciting.
What is effectual calling? How is it different than the external call of the Gospel?
Effectual calling is the truth that those whom God has chosen will come to salvation. It is different than the external call because the external call is given to everyone. Effectual calling only occurs when the Holy Spirit works change in someone's heart.
What is Amy's greatest trial?
Amy's trial is her nose and the fact that she has to attend school.
How do the March sisters show love to their neighbours?
Examples could vary: Giving their Christmas breakfast to the Hummels, Beth visiting the Hummels when they had sick family members, embracing a lonely Laurie into their family.
Who is Indian Joe? How does he end up dying?
Indian Joe is an evil man who Tom witnesses committing murder. He ends up dying because he hid treasure in a cave and when he went back to get in he ended up trapped inside because the town had blocked off the entrance of the cave after Tom and Becky had been trapped inside.
How does Tom mature? Be specific to the text.
Tom matures through experiencing trials in the cave with Becky. Prior to this he was quite self-centred and not appreciate his church and school community. In the cave, he was willing to make sure Becky received most of the food and was willing to sacrifice himself for her. After this experience, he was even encouraging Huck to be civilized and appreciating the community around him.
How does our community (family, friends, etc) help support us through trials and temptations. Give an example from Little Women.
Examples will vary: Communities give wisdom and encouragement as we face our trials and also redirect us if we are going in the wrong direction.
Ex. Marmee encouraging Jo to hold her temper. Meg telling off Laurie for laziness.
Why is forgiveness important? Give an example from Little Women.
Forgiveness is important it because without it both others, and we ourselves, are harmed. An example is in Little Women after Amy burns Jo's book. Jo didn't immediately forgive her and lived with resentment in her heart for her sister. This led to Amy plunging into ice cold water. This near death experience finally led back to forgiveness and restoration of a beautiful familial relationship.