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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Complete, Chapter 9 summary

Chapter 9 of 35 · 9 min to read the chapter

In Chapter 9, Tom and Huckleberry Finn secretly visit the graveyard and witness Injun Joe kill Doctor Robinson during a fight over payment and revenge. The boys flee, while Joe plants the knife on the unconscious Muff Potter and persuades him that he commits the killing.

What happens

  1. Tom waits for Huckleberry Finn’s signal, climbs out of his window, and joins him and his dead cat.
  2. The boys hide near Hoss Williams’ grave and mistake three approaching men for supernatural beings.
  3. Doctor Robinson watches Muff Potter and Injun Joe dig up the body, then refuses their demand for extra payment.
  4. Joe confronts Robinson over an old grievance; a fight follows, and Joe stabs the doctor after Robinson knocks Potter unconscious.
  5. The boys flee, and Joe robs Robinson and puts Potter’s knife into Potter’s hand.
  6. When Potter wakes, Joe falsely blames him for the killing, promises secrecy, and sends him away.

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In this chapter

TomInjun JoeMuff Potter

What to notice

Joe follows the killing with theft before planting the knife on Potter. His deliberate actions contrast with Potter’s confusion and dependence on him.

Quick check

How does Injun Joe make Potter appear responsible for the killing?

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