The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Part 5.

The section opens with boys returning from a self-staged pirate adventure and sneaking home to attend their own funerals, prompting family reproach for the deception. Tom wrestles with jealousy and romantic rivalry, endures a striking dream, and performs a selfless act that wins a young girl's gratitude while costing him corporal punishment. Schoolroom life is shown under an increasingly severe master whose punishments lead the boys to plot revenge, including a scheme involving a sign-painter's helper. Examination evening presents declamations, readings, and sentimental original compositions by the young women, and culminates in Tom's collapse into stage fright during a grand oration.