Inside the story
Meet Mary
Mary is Tom Sawyer’s gentle, sweet tempered older cousin and a steady presence in Aunt Polly’s household. At the story’s outset, she kindly coaxes Tom through his chores and lessons, using patience rather than force.
A character in Tom Sawyer
Mary
Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
Tom's gentle, sweet-tempered older cousin, who coaxes him kindly through his chores and lessons.
