Instead, Tom's beliefs about death are more aligned with the naive understanding of a child:
* Death is a mystery: Tom is fascinated by the graveyards and the idea of death, but he doesn't understand the true nature of it. He sees it as something that happens to others, not something he needs to fear.
* Death is a part of life: Tom doesn't have a strong concept of the afterlife, and he doesn't dwell on the idea of an eternal existence. He sees death as a natural part of the life cycle, something that happens eventually to everyone.
While Tom isn't superstitious about death in the way we might expect, he does display some other superstitions throughout the book:
* Luck: He believes in good and bad luck, often attributing events to these forces.
* Dreams: Tom believes that dreams can be prophetic, and he sometimes interprets them as warnings or omens.
It's important to remember that Tom is a child, and his understanding of the world is still developing. He's exposed to the folklore and superstitions of his community, but he doesn't necessarily fully believe them. His beliefs about death are more about curiosity and naivete than any specific superstitions.