Yes, Aunt Polly in "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" does have faith in folk medicines and cures. She often relies on traditional remedies and superstitious beliefs to treat illnesses and problems.
Tom Sawyer's aunt was Aunt Polly.
Tom Sawyer lives with his Aunt Polly, who takes care of him and looks after him throughout the story.
Tom Sawyer lives with his Aunt Polly because his parents are deceased, and Aunt Polly took him in to care for and raise him. She is his guardian and responsible for his well-being.
They thought injun joe was but aunt polly was in the beginning
The naughty boy who lives with Aunt Polly in the novel written by Mark Twain is Tom Sawyer.
Disipline.
Aunt polly
Tom Sawyer was interrupted by Aunt Polly when he was showing Jim his sore toe. She scolded Tom for wasting time and not working on his chores.
Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry "Huck" Finn, Becky Thatcher, Aunt Polly, and Joe Harper.
The cure for warts mentioned by Aunt Polly's nephew in "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" is found in Chapter 6. Tom Sawyer uses this cure to remove the warts on his hand.
The superstition comes from the belief in folk remedies and traditional medicine practices prevalent in the 19th century American South. Aunt Polly's trust in street medicines reflects the era's reliance on home remedies and the lack of access to modern healthcare. Tom Sawyer also reflects Mark Twain's satirical commentary on societal beliefs and practices of the time.
Aunt Polly commonly punished Tom by hitting his head with a thimble.