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Funny, Actor, Comedian
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Matthew Smiley goes by Smiley.
Jason Smiley's birth name is Smiley, Jason Dean.
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.
Enthusiastic, competitive, and shrewd.
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.
Big Jim Wheeler is 6' 4".
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.
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wait for someone to make a bet with him.
The shortcomings that the narrator and Jim Smiley share in "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" by Mark Twain are both being overly gullible and easily taken advantage of. The narrator is tricked into listening to the long-winded story by Simon Wheeler, while Jim Smiley is duped by the man who feeds Quail-shot to his jumping frog. Both characters overly trust others, leading to their downfall.
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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.
Besides his trained frog, Jim Smiley had also previously owned a fighting dog.