What does the peril was desperate mean in Tom Sawyer book?

Answer 1

Which word is used that today we call a belt

Answer 2

The phrase is from the first page of the first chapter of the Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Tom and his Aunt Polly are having one of their frequent , she is about to hit him with a switch (A switch in this case is a long flexible piece of wood, like a branch, used for punishment. It's a small whip made of something that comes easily to hand). As she raises the switch, "the peril was desperate" this means the danger of being hit with the switch (the peril) was going to happen almost immediately and it would hurt (was desperate)

Answer 3

In "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," the phrase "the peril was desperate" is used to describe a situation where the danger is severe or extreme. It emphasizes that the characters are facing a very serious threat or risk. The phrase adds tension and drama to the story, highlighting the seriousness of the situation.

Answer 4

Scared