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Samuel Clemens/Mark Twain was an incredible man and had a huge affects on American society that continues to live on today. He re opened America's wounds (civil rights) in his extremely successful novels (especially Huckleberry Finn) and broadened awareness which lead to more action in the Civil Rights Movement. He was the first person to be famous for being famous! he basically made popular culture, Mark Twain left his legacy and we all are in his debt.
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∙ 15y ago
Society influenced Mark Twain by providing material for his satirical works, such as "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," which critiqued social norms and issues like racism and class hierarchy. Twain's observations of society also influenced his humor and writing style, making him a keen social commentator. Additionally, societal expectations and pressures shaped Twain's personal struggles and experiences, which often found reflection in his writings.
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∙ 15y agoMark Twain impacted the world subtly.
He spoke out on a variety of topics - slavery, religion. the Ugly American, the treatment of animals, prisoner abuse, the innocence of children - in a way that the ordinary person could read about them and say "That's funny!" at the surface of his mind and while letting the new thoughts into the deeper parts.
He made the caustic public curmudgeon a viable line of work inspiring George Carlin and others.
He introduced the typewriter as a tool for authors (He used it to write Tom Sawyer)
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∙ 13y agoMark Twain reopened America's wounds (civil rights) in his extremely successful novels (especially Huckleberry Finn) and broadened awareness on the topics like anti-slavery and pro-equalitywhich lead to more action in the civil rights movement.
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∙ 6y agoMark Twain spoke out against Imperialism and racism. In one case, he paid the tuition of a black man going to Yale Law School.
http://www.nytimes.com/1985/03/14/books/from-twain-a-letter-on-debt-to-blacks.html?pagewanted=all
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∙ 12y agoIt gave him things to write about, such as the civil rights movement and slavery.
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∙ 12y agoHe wrote many children's books that changed children's bedtimes forever.
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∙ 12y agohis life affected the world by his wonderful articles.
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How did Samuel Clemens life affect Mark Twain's writing?
Samuel Clemens and mark twain are the same person.
What contributions did Mark Twain make to society?
Mark Twain helped people see what they were doing, and how they were raising the US on slavery.
How did Mark Twain's accomplishments affect your world?
books made by Mark Twain are often read at highschools. ps I am a highschool teacher
How did Mark Twain affect history?
Mark Twain affected history because he captured bits of it in his books, and because his books inspired people, and continue to do so.
How are Huckleberry Finn and Mark Twain alike?
They are essentially the same person. Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) expresses his views about society, religion, and politics through Huck and Huck's experiences.
Was Mark Twain white?
Mark Twain was white.
What is so important about Mark Twain?
By using satire he caught people's attention to what he had to say on society.
Is Shania Twain's brother Mark Twain?
Shania Twain has a younger brother named Mark, but that's not the famous author Mark Twain. Shania's brother Mark was born in the 1970s.
The Gilded Age was marked by who?
Mark Twain
Does Mark Twain have a brother?
Yes Shania Twain has a brother name Mark Twain I know Mark more than you do
Who was Mark Twain's family?
Mark Twain had a wife named Olivia and three daughters. There names were Susy, Clara, and Jean. Mark Twain's birth name isn't Mark Twain, Mark Twain is a water depth measurement. Mark Twain's real name is Samuel Langhorne Clemens. Hopes this helps! thank you
What was Mark Twain's birthday?
Mark Twain was born on November 30, 1835.
