Tom sat in the aisle in church because he wanted to be closer to the action and feel more engaged in the service. Sitting there allowed him to see and hear everything better, and it also gave him a sense of connection to the community around him. Additionally, he might have felt a sense of freedom or rebellion by choosing a non-traditional spot.
Congregational Church-Grand Isle was created in 1853.
He sat as far away from the window as possible. It helped him pay attention and behave.
The homophone for a passage in a church (aisle) and a land with water all around (isle) is "isle."
Aisle
Methodist Episcopal Church of Isle La Motte was created in 1843.
The Rev Alex Currie is currently the minister of the Church oif Scotland in the Isle of Whithorn
Tom may have chosen to sit next to the aisle in church for easy access to leave the pew if needed, to have more leg room or stretch space, or simply because it was more convenient for him to enter and exit.
The bride always stands on the left and the bride's side of the church where family and parents sit is always the left side.
Tom Church is 6' 5".
I sometimes dream about a sunny isle where I can sit and watch the sail boats glide by.
They sit anywhere!
aisle, isle