Twain Vs Kipling

Many authors used their childhood as an inspiration for their stories. Among many early American authors were Mark Twain and Sarah Orne Jewett. American authors such as them used regionalism to make the events and themes of a narrative come to life.

In the mid 19th century, America was viewed as a hotspot for freedom and wealth. When the noise of the gold rush flooded the world, immigrants started to see America more appetizing than ever. The Chinese saw America as a place to have a fresh start and as a place of refuge because of it’s generosity, so they immigrated to the west in great numbers. There was a large Chinese population in Virginia and all along the Pacific coast. Writers Mark Twain and Maxine Hong Kingston both wrote in great detail about the Chinese Immigrants. They went into detail about the immigrants and how they came over and why. Although Twain and Kingston both wrote about the immigrants in a positive light, Twain was sympathetic of the immigrants and Kingston focused more on their image and her ancestors.

The townspeople were grateful and relieved to have the children back in their lives because they truly believed they had lost them forever. I would have reacted the same way as the village because losing something you care deeply about has a major effect on your life. Twain’s descriptive detail helped me imagine the town’s emotions. The emotions expressed in this passage remind me of many television dramas where the child goes missing and is found without any physical harm done to them. I’m certain the children will never truly understand the worry they had caused. All of the children should have been more considerate and thought about the consequences they would face in the future. This passage shows me that the town cares for the children

Twain uses juxtaposition in order to help identify the contrast between the times when the city was prosperous and deserted. This is shown when the narrator says, "In one place, where a busy little city... faintest sight that human life had ever been present there." He shows, the places where people use to live were mostly abandoned. "The prettiest little cottage homes...sights that theses were abandoned homes. " Using juxtaposition it becomes clear as time went on, the city that was once full of life became life less.

Mark Twain and James Thurber portray conflict in their humorous writing using literary devices. This enhances their stories and makes them enjoyable to read. Mark Twain in “A Toast to the Oldest Inhabitant: The Weather of New England” and James Thurber in “The Dog that Bit People” use hyperbole, understatement, and precise diction to portray the conflict that develops their humorous writing.

I agree with how Twain resolved his conflict with Brown for two reasons. I agree because if Twain was to speak up and tell him to quit being a bully, Brown wouldn't have listened and would just keep on doing what he is doing. In the story, it states ”Brown gave no intimation that he had heard anything. But that was his way he never condescended to take notice of an under clerk.” This quote helps me prove that Twain solved the conflict in the right way because Brown sought himself as too good to hear or treat anybody lower than him in a good way. Brown was all over himself and Twain taught him a lesson.

Mark Twain and Bret Harte were writers during the 19th century. Both of these writers had one thing in common, which was that they traveled to many different places. There travels inspired many different ideas for them to write about. Such writings as The Private History of a Campaign That Failed, illustrated the fantasy world that these writers had created based on the travels Twain and Harte had encountered. The citizens that were reading these stories got a grasp of how life was in these certain areas that these writers had traveled to. In Roughing It, Twain wrote about his stent in California and the gold rush that took place. During this writing, Twain tells how many people thought mining gold was easy, which in some cases it was but other

In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn superstition appears extensively. The superstition allows the main character, a young boy named Huck, to learn through experience, but it also resembles a religion for him and Jim. Superstition remain in the thoughts of Huck no matter what he goes through. When he makes a wrong decision Jim usually alerts him about a superstition and he learns something new from the experience. Superstition creates a solid foundation for everything done in the book.

Mark Twain, unlike any other famous novelist/writer, has his very own accomplishments. The two of his greatest accomplishments is what everyone knows him famous for. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn as being his greatest and most popular works were also to quickly become his greatest accomplishments. Likewise, both books corresponded with the other about adventures of both low class, Huck Finn, and middle class, Tom Sawyer, had together and of their friendship. Another believed greatest accomplishment was his hidden eulogy that hadn’t

In “Advice to Youth”, Mark Twain uses satire to provide advice to two different audiences: the youth and their parents, and therefore, the two groups can come together over the essay.

Mark Twain is satirizing the advice young people are given by authoritative figures on different issues in life. The words of wisdom used to guide youth usually promote the same ideals and are repeated so often that in some sense they lose their strength. That does not mean though that the issues they touch upon are not important. Twain uses humor to actually make young people go beyond the banality and conformity and ask questions of importance.

Mark Twain, in his writing of “Advice to Youth,” reveals what he believes to be relevant instruction to guide the youth to success. These statements in regard to who he’s speaking to is are as pertinent today as it was in 1882 when the speech was given. This didactic oratory, as it was written to the young, is expressed in the vernacular which allows for a sense of relation from Twain to those he’s speaking to. In addressing this advice, Twain uses several literary techniques including satire, diction, and hyperbole among several others. Specifically used by Twain is Juvenalian satire which bitterly and ironically criticizes society, in this case how children are raised to think and act.

"All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure" (Twain). This quote is from Mark Twain. He is a very famous author who has written such classics as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Mark Twain’s real name is Samuel Clemens, and was known to have experienced different many things in his lifetime. He has worked as a miner, printer, river pilot, and more (www.cmgww.com). This tells us that he must have known many things, and possibly how he came up with this quote.

Mark Twain’s “Advice to Youth” is more than just a satirical speech. He is advising youth to prepare to join and be competent in adult life. Twain uses satire and sarcasm as an effective tool to be able to communicate and capture his youthful audience. Since conventional sermons about ethics and morals are often heard and overused during this time, Twain was brilliant enough to understand this and develop an effective technique. Without using this technique, his speech and many of his words may of fell on many of deaf ears. His cleverness cannot be argued with the effective method used to communicate and deliver his monumental speech. However, considering that the true purpose of this message is to bring about a positive message to the teenagers, some may consider his purpose more directed towards the adults mocking the old saying ‘do as I say, not as I do’ motto. Twain may have been more focused on tying to point out the errors of adult cynicism, with a view toward making society more honest, cooperative, and rational. The end result, although untraditional and sarcastic, his speech and advice was likely absorbed by the teens because it was delivered in a way those young minds would rather hear and listen to. His satirical and humorous word and phrase choices engaged his audience and strengthened

Education may be conveyed in many formats, such as classrooms, laboratories, and books. Teachers instruct within the classroom, while researchers and scientist utilize a laboratory setting for instruction and education, while other forms of education derive from authors who communicate by the written word. One well known author and educator is Samuel L. Clemens, more commonly known as Mark Twain. Twain was born in Florida, Missouri on November 30, 1835 and utilized his childhood and adolescent experiences as a method of education. Mark Twain is powerfully depicted as an unconventional educator through his books, literature, and personal quotes.