Digging pits. Spending the night in haunted houses. Feeding witches. Tom's pretty lonely doing his duty in Revenge of the Witch. He's got a job like that of a soldier, but he's a real "Army of One." Unlike military men in our world, who all live together, work together, and fight together, Tom only has The Spook. And the Spook is more a mentor figure than a friend. Poor Tom. His particularly creepy job often scares people away. And besides that, just being 100% dedicated to doing your duty, whether you want to or not, can be pretty isolating.
Questions About Isolation
- Is the Spook lonely? Why or why not, do you think?
- Why is Tom's job as the Spook's apprentice isolating?
- When does Tom feel the most alone? When does he feel closest to others?
- Do you think Alice ever feels alone? Why or why not?