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Chapter 2 emphasizes the environment in which Tom Canty has been brought up. The name of the area — Offal Court means "refuse" and "defecation" and is the home of London's most wretched and poor. In spite of his environment, however, Tom possesses a certain intelligence and sensitivity, and he attempts to escape from the miseries of his surroundings by unleashing his imagination and living in a world of fantasy, a world in which he pictures himself to be a part of the "charmed life of a petted prince in a regal palace." His dreams, in fact, cause him to try to be clean and to hope someday to be clothed in something other than the rags that he wears. This, of course, prepares us for the exchange he will later make with Edward, Prince of Wales. For example, in his dreams, Tom has imaginary Lord Chamberlains and other court officials to serve him, roles played by friends of his. This portends Chapter 32, "Coronation Day," a chapter that describes a procession in which Tom rides with a real Lord Chamberlain; as they pass Offal Court, Tom looks out and sees the boys who used to be his imaginary Lord Chamberlains. Small details such as this suggest the careful planning and plotting that went into the making of the novel. Likewise, in terms of the plot, Tom is taught by Father Andrew how to read and write Latin. This will later cause consternation among the officials of the court, since the real prince knows Latin, Greek, and French, while Tom Canty knows only Latin. Also in anticipation of later events in the novel, when Tom assumes the role of king, he is called upon to give advice to many people; already, we see that in this early chapter of the novel, because of his dreams and Father Andrew's moral tales, Tom is sought out by all sorts of people in Offal Court in order to give various types of advice which he is very successful at doing. Basically, then, Tom's dreams, his sensitivity, and his study of Latin all contribute toward making it somewhat feasible for him to be mistaken for a real prince.
Chapter 2 emphasizes the environment in which Tom Canty has been brought up. The name of the area — Offal Court means "refuse" and "defecation" and is the home of London's most wretched and poor. In spite of his environment, however, Tom possesses a certain intelligence and sensitivity, and he attempts to escape from the miseries of his surroundings by unleashing his imagination and living in a world of fantasy, a world in which he pictures himself to be a part of the "charmed life of a petted prince in a regal palace." His dreams, in fact, cause him to try to be clean and to hope someday to be clothed in something other than the rags that he wears. This, of course, prepares us for the exchange he will later make with Edward, Prince of Wales. For example, in his dreams, Tom has imaginary Lord Chamberlains and other court officials to serve him, roles played by friends of his. This portends Chapter 32, "Coronation Day," a chapter that describes a procession in which Tom rides with a real Lord Chamberlain; as they pass Offal Court, Tom looks out and sees the boys who used to be his imaginary Lord Chamberlains. Small details such as this suggest the careful planning and plotting that went into the making of the novel. Likewise, in terms of the plot, Tom is taught by Father Andrew how to read and write Latin. This will later cause consternation among the officials of the court, since the real prince knows Latin, Greek, and French, while Tom Canty knows only Latin. Also in anticipation of later events in the novel, when Tom assumes the role of king, he is called upon to give advice to many people; already, we see that in this early chapter of the novel, because of his dreams and Father Andrew's moral tales, Tom is sought out by all sorts of people in Offal Court in order to give various types of advice which he is very successful at doing. Basically, then, Tom's dreams, his sensitivity, and his study of Latin all contribute toward making it somewhat feasible for him to be mistaken for a real prince.
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Chapter 2 explores Tom Canty's impoverished upbringing in Offal Court, an area symbolic of filth and despair. Despite his harsh environment, Tom demonstrates intelligence and sensitivity, using his imagination to escape into a fantasy of being a pampered prince in a palace. This yearning for a better life motivates him to aspire for cleanliness and proper clothing, foreshadowing his later encounter with Edward, Prince of Wales. Tom's dreams involve imaginary court officials, hinting at future events in the story, particularly in Chapter 32, "Coronation Day." Additionally, Tom's education in Latin, thanks to Father Andrew, sets the stage for future complications when he impersonates the prince, as it mirrors the real prince's knowledge. Tom's dreams, advice-giving, and studies contribute to his potential acceptance as a royal, laying the groundwork for the story's developments.
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