“Tom gave up the brush with reluctance in his face, but...” 全部笔记(1)去书内
Tom pretended to be reluctant to hand over the brush, but in fact, he
was secretly delighted that his scheme had succeeded. This reflects his
talent for manipulating people's minds and the cunning nature of a child.
“Tom appeared on the sidewalk with a bucket of whitewash and a...” 全部笔记(1)去书内
The scene showcases Tom’s cunning. His manipulation of the other boys
into whitewashing the fence for him subtly mocks the adult mindset that
treats labor as a coveted privilege.