The Adventures of Tom Sawyer · Character
Old Mr. Jones
Welshman who helps the widow and Huck.
minor
Also known as Mr. Jones
First appearance: xxix huck saves the widow
Old Mr. Jones shows up with force in Tom and Becky in the Cave. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The Welshman who sheltered Huck and led the pursuit of the villains; he promises to keep Huck's secret.
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In Tom and Becky in the Cave: The Welshman who sheltered Huck and led the pursuit of the villains; he promises to keep Huck's secret. Later, in Floods of Gold: Mr. Jones attempts to reveal Huck's role in the adventure…
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- Other
Character groups
- Town residents and schoolmates
- Central characters and family
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this chapter, the emotional peak occurs when Tom, having just reconciled with Aunt Polly and feeling lighth…
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