... the threat to the dominant structure in all of its manifestations and through all of society's various human class and race strata. Oftentimes the best way to approach seemingly unmentionable themes was through the side door of comedy and satire - areas where Mark Twain had few, if any, equals. For Samuel Clemens this further removed him from facing his own demons ... to this very day.) Puddn'head Wilson as a detective story leads the reader to believe that some clarity over these difficult identity issues will be achieved through the use of science and an invocation of the law. The kno...

• Word Count: 3141
• Approx Pages: 13
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate