# Amy Lawrence — The Adventures of Tom Sawyer character guide

> Amy Lawrence in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Amy

**First appearance:** 0004-iii-busy-at-war-and-love

## Who they are

Tom's former sweetheart before Becky Thatcher arrives.

## Relationships

### [Tom Sawyer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tom_sawyer_se/characters/tom_sawyer)

_romantic_

Amy is Tom's former sweetheart whom he quickly abandons when he becomes infatuated with Becky Thatcher.

### [Tom Sawyer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tom_sawyer_se/characters/tom_sawyer)

_romantic_

Amy is Tom's former sweetheart whom he quickly abandons when he becomes infatuated with Becky Thatcher.

## In the story

### [Busy at War and Love](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tom_sawyer_se/chapters/iii-busy-at-war-and-love)

Mentioned as the girl Tom thought he loved but instantly forgets upon seeing Becky.

### [Showing Off in Sunday School](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tom_sawyer_se/chapters/iv-showing-off-in-sunday-school)

Jealous and heartbroken when Tom ignores her for Becky Thatcher.

### [Tick-Running and a Heartbreak](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tom_sawyer_se/chapters/vii-tick-running-and-a-heartbreak)

Mentioned as Tom's previous engagement, causing Becky's distress.

### [Tom Reveals His Dream Secret](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tom_sawyer_se/chapters/xviii-tom-reveals-his-dream-secret)

Tom flirts with her to spite Becky; she is happily unaware of his motives.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tom_sawyer_se/characters/amy_lawrence
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tom_sawyer_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tom_sawyer_se/characters