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No, the narrator asked Simon Wheeler about an old friend named Leonidas W. Smiley, not Jim Smiley. Simon Wheeler then proceeded to tell the narrator the story of Jim Smiley and his gambling exploits.
The narrator was looking for information about a man named Leonidas W. Smiley. He asked someone if they knew where to find him, and that person directed him to Simon Wheeler instead.
The incongruity between the narrator and Simon Wheeler lies in their differing understanding of storytelling. The narrator is seeking information about a different man named Leonidas Smiley, but Wheeler continuously digresses and tells stories about a different man named Jim Smiley, much to the frustration of the narrator. This results in miscommunication and highlights the disconnect between the two characters.
Twain's use of vernacular suggests that Wheeler and Smiley are ordinary, down-to-earth individuals who speak in a casual and informal manner. The vernacular adds authenticity to their characters, highlighting their rural backgrounds and simple way of life.
Wheeler's storytelling style is absurd in the way he embellishes and exaggerates details, making Jim Smiley seem like an extraordinary character engaging in bizarre activities. This absurdity is highlighted by Wheeler's earnestness and the fact that his stories are often nonsensical and far-fetched, adding humor to the narrative.
The narrator in Twain's story finds Simon Wheeler tedious and lacking humor due to his long-winded storytelling style and focus on irrelevant details, which hinder the storytelling progress and comedic elements. This leads the narrator to feel frustrated and comically trapped by Wheeler's storytelling.
The narrator describes Smiley to the reader in "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County." Smiley is portrayed as a character who is always betting on something, full of confidence, and deeply competitive in his frog-jumping contests.
The narrator reacts with quiet amusement when Simon Wheeler starts to tell a story about Smiley's one-eyed cow. This happens in the story, "The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County."
Matthew Smiley goes by Smiley.
Smiley cat is a cat that has a smiley face :D
Norman Smiley goes by "Screamin" Norman Smiley.
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