Tom Sawyer - Media Skill Lesson

In the novel, the third-person omniscient narrator describes Ben pretending to be t Big Missouri, while in the film, Ben himself announces it out loud.

In the novel, Ben does not pretend to be a steamboat, while in the film, he does.

In the novel, Tom told Ben he looked like the Big Missouri, while in the film, Ben tells Tom he was pretending to be the Big Missouri.

In the novel, Ben approaches Tom with a hop-skip-and-jump only; he is not pretending at all. In the film he is dragging his raft behind him as he nears Tom.

the author's voice over

captions

a flashback

Ben's dialogue

It always provides the exact same information.

It allows viewers and readers to see new perspectives on the subject.

It makes the original version less important.

It prevents creative interpretation.

They all tell jokes.

They are all methods of communication.

They all require writing.

They are all only available online.

In the film, Ben offers Tom a bag of marbles instead of an apple as a bribe.

The film adds physical comedy, such as Tom accidentally hitting Sid with whitewash.

The novel includes a scene where Tom refuses to let Ben help with the whitewashing.

The film retains Twain’s omniscient narrator to explain Tom’s internal thoughts.

His kindness and generosity

His intelligence and trickster nature

His fear of Aunt Polly

His reluctance to do chores

A character who uses cleverness to outsmart others

character who always follows rules and authority

A hero who fights villains and saves the town

A sidekick who helps others accomplish their goals