Why Did Mark Twain Use Satire In His Writing

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After reading the works posted and looking over the quotes given, I personally would say that Mark Twain is an intelligent writer who knows how to make the reader view the world in a different light. One reason I say this is because many of the quotes I read from him not only made sense, but they also caused me to think about some of my own thoughts and actions. Although based off of his quotes it is also quite easy to say that he is someone who appreciates at least a bit of humor in his writing. Another reason I say this is because of the type of writer he is. He uses satire in his works because it is obvious that he does not trust those who claim to have all of the answers. But, he also uses characters who have a sweet innocence about them

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