The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Complete, Chapter 17 summary
Chapter 17 of 35 · 5 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 17, the village mourns Tom, Joe, and Huck, while Becky regrets her words and the minister praises the boys at their funeral service. The three appear alive after secretly hearing the sermon, turning sorrow into celebration, and Tom makes sure Aunt Polly welcomes Huck too.
What happens
- On Saturday afternoon, the village mourns, Becky cries in the schoolyard, and the boys’ playmates compete over their final encounters.
- On Sunday morning, the church fills, and Aunt Polly’s household and the Harpers take the front pew in mourning clothes.
- The minister praises the missing boys until the congregation and the preacher himself break into tears.
- Tom, Joe, and Huck emerge from hiding in the gallery and walk up the aisle during their own funeral.
- The families embrace the boys, and Tom asks Aunt Polly to welcome the embarrassed Huck.
- The congregation sings joyfully, Tom enjoys the attention, and Aunt Polly alternates between cuffing and kissing him.
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What to notice
Tom interrupts the family reunion to notice Huck’s exclusion. His appeal brings Huck a welcome from Aunt Polly.
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Where do the boys hide while listening to their funeral sermon?
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