The Metamorphosis of a Larva into a Butterfly“It's not a children's book at all. It will only be read by adults. It is written for adults only.”-------- Mark Twain1.The brief introduction to Mark TwainMark Twain, the pseudonym of Samuel Clemens---America's most famous literary icon----was born in the small town of Florida on November 30, 1835. He is a mind of humor and realism, he is seen as a giant in world literature. His humor had a great impact on later literati. "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer", considered one of his famous works, was written in 1876. The young protagonist of the novel, Tom Sawyer, is based on real life, but he is a combination of the characteristics of three boys. Through Mark Twain's vivid portrayal, he inducted the immortal character of Tom into the "Hall of Fame" of American literature.2. Brief summaryThe Adventures of Tom Sawyer focuses on the youthful adventures of the young protagonist, Thomas Sawyer, who is bored by the monotonous school life and always gets into trouble. He has a strong desire for adventure and also has a gift for active imagination. Therefore, many interesting, mysterious and unexpected experiences happen to him and his good friend, Huckleberry Finn. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is considered one of the greatest works of American literature not only because Mark Twain can portray the "idylls of childhood" in such a vivid and impressive way, but also because it perfectly reflects the American culture of the mid-1800s In other words, these children represent the epitome of pre-industrialized frontier American youth. Analysis of Tom Sawyer1) His intelligence demonstrated in the plots(1) At the beginning of the novel, Tom successfully escapes Aunt Polly's beating by diverting his attention.Analysis:A vivid Tom Sawyer is so well portrayed before the readers that we are immediately drawn to the adorable boy. My first impression of Tom makes me think that he is intelligent, irresponsible and a lover of evil.