Tom Brown is a fictional character often associated with the novel "Tom Brown's School Days," written by Thomas Hughes in 1857. The story follows Tom's experiences at Rugby School, a prestigious boarding school in England, highlighting themes of friendship, sportsmanship, and moral growth. The character of Tom Brown has become a symbol of the traditional British schoolboy, representing the values of courage and integrity. His adventures and challenges at school reflect the educational practices of the time and have influenced many subsequent works about school life and youth.