The Adventures of Tom Sawyer · Character
Alfred Temple
Rival boy who spills ink on Tom's spelling book.
minor
Also known as Alfred, poor Alfred
First appearance: Tom Takes Becky’s Punishment
Alfred Temple's tie to Becky Thatcher is one of the pressures that moves The Adventures of Tom Sawyer—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Inks Tom's spelling book out of anger after being used by Becky.
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With Becky Thatcher (social): Alfred is a well-dressed new boy in town who briefly courts Becky, causing jealousy in Tom. With Tom Sawyer (rivalry): Alfred Temple is a rival for Becky's attention, and Tom resents him as…
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Relationship types
- Social
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Town residents and schoolmates
- Central characters and family
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Becky Thatcher
social · negative
Alfred is a well-dressed new boy in town who briefly courts Becky, causing jealousy in… How this plays out →
- Tom Sawyer
rivalry · negative
- Becky Thatcher
social · negative
Alfred is a well-dressed new boy in town who briefly courts Becky, causing jealousy in… How this plays out →
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