The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

How does Twain treat the religious beliefs and actions of aunt polly and widow douglas?

How does Twain treat the religious beliefs and actions of aunt polly and widow douglas?

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Twain somewhat satirizes them because Tom and his friends try to avoid anything connected with his Aunt Polly and the Widow Douglas and their religious beliefs.  The boys want to do "boy things."

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