Injun Joe's Hatred and Revenge
The Adventures of Tom SawyerThe consuming hatred that drives Injun Joe to murder and attempted mutilation.
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Bearing strength in each event
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Bearing strength in each eventdecreasingThe Grudge Against Doctor Robinson
The Origin of Hate
The Humiliation
Injun Joe was driven from Doctor Robinson's father's kitchen and later jailed. He swears revenge.
The Murder
Joe kills Robinson during the grave robbery, settling that score. His hatred is satisfied.
The Continuing Rage
Joe's hatred extends to the entire community, especially those who wronged him.
The Plot Against Widow Douglas
The Revenge Plan
The Motive
Joe plans to mutilate Widow Douglas in revenge for her husband's actions. He is obsessed with vengeance.
The Failed Attack
Joe's plan is foiled by Huck and the Welshman. He escapes but is consumed by rage.
The Death
Joe starves to death in the cave, his hatred unfulfilled. His emotional arc ends in tragedy.
Five years before the story
Late in the story
