Tom and Joe Harper's Camaraderie
The Adventures of Tom SawyerThe friendship between Tom and Joe, marked by shared adventures and mutual support.
increasing
Bearing strength in each event
decreasing
The Pirate Brothers

The Sworn Comrades
The Shared Grievance
Joe, feeling mistreated, joins Tom in running away to become a pirate. They recruit Huck and set off for Jackson's Island.
The Fun and the Homesickness
Joe enjoys the pirate life but soon becomes homesick. Tom's secret plan keeps them together.
The Return
Joe participates in the funeral surprise and shares in the glory. Their friendship is cemented.
The Tick Fight

The Classroom Bond
The Shared Entertainment
Tom and Joe play with a tick on a slate, leading to a fight and a whipping. The punishment does not diminish their friendship.
The Later Adventures
Joe joins Tom in the treasure hunt and the robber gang plans. He remains a faithful friend.
The Loyalty
Joe's loyalty to Tom is unwavering, even when homesick. Their camaraderie is a constant in Tom's life.
Mid-story
Early in the story