Goodnight Mr. Tom

Goodnight Mr. tomcat Mr. Tom He is a bit gruff, but caring in the end. He is mostly a loner but opens his heart, when Willie arrives. William Beech Scared, abused child who comes to stay with Mr. Tom during the war and later finds out the dependable feeling of family. Afraid of the belt. George A friend of Wills at Little Weirw gray-haired. Carrie A friend of Willie, who is fiercely mugwump and later goes on to attend high school. Zack An outgoing, funloving boy who is also an evacuee from London staying with a Little Wierwold family. A loyal friend who helps William come out of his shell.Ginnie Carries sister. Annie Hartridge The beautiful and kind schoolteacher with violet blue eyeball and a single long blonde braid. Has a baby, just after Willie starts in her class. Mrs. Fletcher Caretaker for Mr Toms house. Geoffrey An artist alimentation in Spooky Cott after his time at Dunkirk. Recognizes Willies drawing talent and becomes his art mentor. Emilia Thorne Williams abet teach er. Later develops a relationship with Geoffrey. Mrs. Clarence A middle-aged woman living in Salmouth, who takes Mr Tom, Willie and Zach in for their holidays. Dobbs Mr.Toms horse. Rachel Mr. Toms wife who died shortly after childbirth. afterwards her death, Mr. Tom shut himself away from anyone who reminded him about her. Mrs. Black Mr. Bush tabby Mrs. Miller Mr. Peters Christine Trudy Mrs. Beechs surprise baby. Later dies of mistreatment and malnutrition. Charlie Rudd A local warden of Deptford. Shows Mr Tom Willies house and assists in the rescue. tantrum England Little Weirwold The village Willie is evacuated to. Deptford Willies home town. Mr. Oakley later travels there. Expressions Wizzo Expression akin to Neato or Great Calloo Callay Originally from Lewis Carrolls Jabberwockey, Calloo Callay is an expression of joy and excitement. Theme Power of Love Summary Abused boy goes to live with grumpy old man in the county because of war. Boy becomes happy, man becomes nice Wil lie Beech is evacuated to stay with Mr Tom, where they bond after time. After time Mr Tom willingly adopts him. Quotes He called me Dad, he whispered croakily into the darkness. He called me Dad. And, although he felt overwhelmed with happiness, the disunite ran silently down his face. Mr Tom (or Mr. Oakley)