Why is Mark Twain deliberately using bad grammar in his books?

Answer 1

The "bad grammar" Twain uses is to represent the dialects and speaking patterns of his characters. This reduces the need to introduce each character as a slave, Southerner and so on. Characters who only speak grammatically correct English are flat, unbelievable and two dimensional.

Answer 2

Mark Twain used deliberate bad grammar in his writing to depict the dialects and speech patterns of the characters in his stories. This technique helped him create a more authentic and realistic portrayal of the people and time periods he was writing about. Additionally, it added humor and authenticity to his characters and made them more memorable to readers.

Answer 3

By his 'diction' I think one means Twain's writing style. He had a wonderful ear for dialect (for example, look at the way Jim speaks) and his deceptively simple use of language makes the novel accessible - that is, direct and easily understood.

He was deliberately turning away from European literature and rebelling against what he considered was the convoluted style of novelists like Sir Walter Scott - in fact, Twain calls the wreck of the boat where murder is being planned 'Sir Walter Scott'.

Writing in the first person - seeing the world through Huck's eyes is part of Twain's style or diction too, and it gives a vividness and simplicity - Huck is just a boy with no great education - to the novel.

Answer 4

Most likely it was a Southern accent considering he was from the south

Answer 5

Mark Twain uses bad gramer in the book to show vernacular. if everyone in the bo

ok used standard english then reader wouldn't enjoy the book as much and the book wouldn't show humor.

Answer 6

he is a hick