How did the society affect Mark Twain?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Mark 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)

Answer 3

Mark 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.

Answer 4

Mark 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

Answer 5

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.

Answer 6

It gave him things to write about, such as the civil rights movement and slavery.

Answer 7

He wrote many children's books that changed children's bedtimes forever.

Answer 8

his life affected the world by his wonderful articles.