What is mark twain purpose in his essay last words of great man words?

Answer 1

"There is hardly a case on record where a man came to his last moment unprepared and said a good thing hardly a case where a man trusted to that last moment and did not make a solemn botch of it and go out of the world feeling absurd."

Answer 2

To indicate that his essay wasn't intended to be taken seriously or to indicate his humourous intent
to indicate his humerous intent
To make lighthearted observations about an otherwise serious subject

Answer 3

Oh, dude, Mark Twain's purpose in his essay "The Last Words of Great Men" is like to explore the final statements of famous dudes and analyze their impact or lack thereof. He's basically trying to show how some people's last words are deep and meaningful, while others are just like, "Pass me the remote." It's all about the drama and the comedy of kicking the bucket, you know?

Answer 4

Mark Twain's purpose in his last essay, "Last Words of Great Man" is to make a comical point about death. Twain's inspiration came from the fact that his death was imminent.

Answer 5

Apex- to indicate his humorous intent