Because they were abused with religion and didn't follow religion's beliefs.
Mark Twain is known as "The Father of American Literature"
Mark Twain was the pen name of Samuel Clemens so they were the same person.
Mark Twain's family did own slaves. Twain's father owned one slave for a short period of time before he was liberated by a local minister. Although Mark Twain grew up in a slave-holding family, he later became a vocal critic of slavery and racism.
Mark Twain was raised in a Presbyterian household and had a Christian upbringing; however, his views on religion evolved throughout his life. He was critical of organized religion and expressed skepticism about certain aspects of Christianity.
Mark Twain's real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens. His pen name, "Mark Twain," was derived from a riverboat term meaning "two fathoms deep." Another nickname he had was "The Father of American Literature."
They are essentially the same person. Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) expresses his views about society, religion, and politics through Huck and Huck's experiences.
In a satirical way he mocks at the blind believes and values of religion, which is forcefully applied on individuals.
well mark twain actually left school when he was in the fith grade and he was at the age of 12 he left because his father had died so yes mark twain's father died when mark twain was 12 two so i guess two ansers or a few answers in one :^)
Ernest Hemingway once said of Mark Twain, "All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called 'Huckleberry Finn'." This reflects Hemingway's respect for Twain's groundbreaking work in shaping American literature.
He died from being hit by a train, that must have stunk.
Yes, Mark Twain had to leave school and start working at the age of twelve when his father died. He worked as a printer's apprentice to help support his family financially.
Shania Twain's parents... MOM: Sharon Twain DAD: Mark Twain