Tom and Jerry centers on the comic rivalry between Tom, a house cat, and Jerry, a small mouse who often outsmarts him. Their stories are built around pursuit and escape: Tom tries to catch Jerry, while Jerry uses quick thinking and the surroundings to stay ahead. The chase can turn into slapstick mishaps, with the two sometimes setting aside their feud to cooperate. This collection includes references to their familiar cat-and-mouse encounters, along with cheese and friendship-elements that connect the characters' ongoing rivalry with the playful world around them.