Table of Contents
- 1 Who changes places with a pauper in The Prince and the Pauper?
- 2 What happened to Father Andrew in The Prince and the Pauper?
- 3 What is the moral lesson of the prince and the pauper?
- 4 What is the main idea of the prince and the pauper?
- 5 Why does the soldier Box Edward’s ears and let the crowd jeer and chase him?
- 6 Who was the father of Tom Canty?
- 7 What happens to Tom in the Prince and the Pauper?
- 8 Who are the main characters in the Prince and the Pauper?
Who changes places with a pauper in The Prince and the Pauper?
The two boys change places by accident. They are both considered mad at first, Edward for claiming that he is the Prince of Wales, although he is dressed in rags, and Tom for claiming that he is not the Prince of Wales.
What happened to Father Andrew in The Prince and the Pauper?
The priest who teaches Tom Canty to read and write. Father Andrew is a kind man and he takes pity on Tom, an impoverished beggar. The next day, someone tells John that he actually hit Father Andrew and he’s died as the result, causing John and the rest of the Canty family to flee before he’s arrested.
What did Father Andrew teach Tom and his sisters?
Father Andrew teaches Tom and his sisters “the right ways,” and, in addition, he teaches Tom how to read and write and also some Latin.
What does Tom’s father do for a living the prince and the pauper?
Among the residents of the Court is Father Andrew, a priest who was turned out his former job and now survives on a small pension. Father teaches the Canty children about morality. Additionally, he teaches Tom how to read and write (including some Latin).
What is the moral lesson of the prince and the pauper?
The lesson both boys learn over the course of their adventures is that poverty and royalty each come with their own advantages and disadvantages. Though they both originally envy the life of the other, they come to appreciate the things in their own life that they have taken for granted.
What is the main idea of the prince and the pauper?
A main theme, as relevant to our time as to Twain’s, is the importance to leadership of knowing the lives of the people you lead. Prince Edward is not a bad soul, but he is isolated and out of touch in his palace—pampered, surrounded by courtiers, and with no real…
Why does Tom stop claiming not to be the prince?
he is worried that the Duke will try and steal the crown from Edward. Why does Tom stop claiming not to be the prince? King Henry VIII orders that he must not say anything about not being the prince. He gives up protesting because no one will listen to him.
Why did the prince go out of the gate?
The guard, believing that the prince is the pauper, immediately puts him out of the gates, and thus the stage is set for Edward Tudor to experience the life of a commoner and for Tom Canty to live the life of a real-life prince.
Why does the soldier Box Edward’s ears and let the crowd jeer and chase him?
Why does the soldier box Edward’s ears and let the crowd jeer and chase him? He thinks that Edward is Tom. He’s mad at Tom for getting him in trouble with the prince.
Who was the father of Tom Canty?
John Canty
| Tom Canty | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Beggar and King |
| Family | John Canty (father) Mrs. Canty (mother) Elizabeth (Bet) Canty (sister) Anne (Nan) Canty (sister) Grandma Canty (grandmother) |
| Religion | Catholic |
What did you learn about Tom Canty in the beginning of the story?
The story begins with Tom Canty living with his abusive father and struggling with life as a pauper. He aspires for a better life, and he is taught to read and write by a kindly priest.
What was Tom’s first act when he became king?
In chapter fourteen, Tom suddenly becomes King of England because his father (actually Edward’s father) has died. His first act as king reveals his kind heart and compassionate temperament, as well as his youth and inexperience. Humphrey Marlowe is Tom’s official whipping boy.
What happens to Tom in the Prince and the Pauper?
One day, Tom is out begging as usual and strays far from home. He notices that he’s near the palace, looks in the gate, and sees Edward. While Tom looks, a guard violently grabs him, attracting Edward’s attention.
Who are the main characters in the Prince and the Pauper?
One of the protagonists. Tom was born the same day as Edward Tudor but to a very different lot in life—Tom is a beggar and he is abused by his father, John Canty, and grandmother, Grammer Canty. Tom’s mother and his sisters, Nan and Bet, all love Tom and try to take care of him.
Why is Edward so kind in the Prince and the Pauper?
Edward is a very kind person because he shows much sympathy towards Tom. When he hears that Tom’s grandmother beats him, he offers to “hie her to the Tower” (19).
Who is the whipping boy in the Prince and the Pauper?
This boy is Humphrey Marlow, the royal “whipping-boy.” It takes Tom some time to figure out that Humphrey is actually paid money to take the punishment that would be meted out to the prince.
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