What is the name of the boy in 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'?

The boy in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is named Tom Sawyer. He is the title character of Mark Twain’s 1876 novel, a mischievous, imaginative boy growing up beside the Mississippi River.

Tom lives with his Aunt Polly and his younger half-brother, Sid, in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, Missouri. The town is modeled largely on Hannibal, Missouri, where Twain spent much of his childhood. Tom’s adventures include tricking other boys into whitewashing Aunt Polly’s fence, attending Sunday school, exploring a cave, and searching for treasure.

A common mix-up is confusing Tom with Huckleberry Finn, usually called Huck. Huck is Tom’s close friend and an important character, but he is not the protagonist of this novel. Ben Rogers is another boy in Tom’s circle, while Sam is not the title character.

Tom also appears in later Twain books, including Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Tom Sawyer Abroad, and Tom Sawyer, Detective. His character combines youthful selfishness with loyalty and courage.