The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Complete, Chapter 27 summary
Chapter 27 of 35 · 4 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 27, Tom confirms with Huck that their treasure adventure is real and investigates whether Number Two means a tavern room. A locked room with nighttime visitors becomes their likely target, and the boys agree to gather keys and follow Injun Joe despite their fear.
What happens
- After repeated dreams of losing the treasure, Tom wonders whether the adventure itself is imaginary.
- Huck mentions their lost chance at the money, confirming that the adventure really happens.
- The boys decide Number Two may mean a room in one of the town’s two taverns.
- Tom learns that one room houses a lawyer, while the other stays locked and receives visitors only at night.
- Tom proposes collecting keys to try the mysterious room’s back door on a dark night.
- Despite his fear, Huck agrees to follow Injun Joe, and Tom promises equal resolve.
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What to notice
Tom turns Huck’s fear and frustration into a renewed search. His insistence leads to their investigation of Number Two.
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What makes the room in the less showy tavern suspicious?
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