We know this because Brown's behavior and treatment towards Twain was indicative of how he interacted with other cub pilots. Twain's observations of Brown's actions and interactions with others on the Mississippi River would have provided insight into the consistent pattern of behavior that Brown exhibited towards all cub pilots under his supervision.
the external conflict is the struggle btween brown and twain ,brown is twain's boss. so twain cannot answer back . But brown is cruel to twain and tries his patience
Mark Twain, the story's narrator, is the "cub" pilot. The passage is really an excerpt from his memoir, "Life on the Mississippi."
Because brown was very mean to him.
The Captain and Brown are in a conflict at the end of the story because Brown is arguing that Twain should be thrown off the boat and gives the captain an ultimatum. The Captain chooses Twain over Brown.
Mark Twain displays opposite characteristics, and it makes brown both jealous and angry. He spends much of the time asking him unusual questions to make him feel uncomfortable, for example the shoes.
Mark Twain, also known as Samuel Clemens, is the author of "Life on the Mississippi." The book was published in 1883 and is a memoir of Twain's experiences as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River before the Civil War.
To be steamboatmen
Twain lived on the Mississippi in Hanibal from the time he was 4 until he ended his apprenticeship at 18.
He tells Twain to attack Brown again when they are on shore.
Mark Twain must sacrifice his uniform for an understanding of the river
The Captain seemed to think that Brown treated everyone the same way.
Mississippi, as I recall.