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From "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Complete" by Twain, Mark
Injun Joe
The primary antagonist, a dangerous and vengeful man.
Core Belief
"Revenge is the only true justice, and he is willing to go to any lengths to achieve it."
Worldview
Injun Joe sees the world as a hostile and unforgiving place, where he is constantly battling against injustice and prejudice. He trusts no one and is consumed by his desire for retribution.
Personality
Injun Joe is ruthless, cunning, and driven by a thirst for revenge. He is a hardened criminal with a deep-seated resentment towards society, particularly those who have wronged him. He is portrayed as a sinister and unpredictable figure.
In Their Own Words
""That score is settled—damn you.""
""The Injun blood ain’t in me for nothing. And now I’ve _got_ you, and you got to _settle_, you know!""
""Five years ago you drove me away from your father’s kitchen one night, when I come to ask for something to eat, and you said I warn’t there for any good; and when I swore I’d get even with you if it took a hundred years, your father had me jailed for a vagrant. Did you think I’d forget?""
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