In Tom Sawyer's era (mid-19th century), settings were largely rural with traditional wooden structures. Clothing was more formal with garments like dresses for women and suits for men.
What were more differences?
Daily activities encompassed farming, fishing, and household chores. Entertainment included games like marbles and storytelling. Lifestyles were defined by more conservative customs, simpler homes, basic food items, and primarily horse-drawn transportation.
Today's setting is more urbanized, featuring casual clothing, diverse language, varied daily activities from office work to social media, an array of entertainment options, modern homes with advanced technology, a wide range of global cuisines, and advanced transportation systems from cars to public transit.