Mark Twain, the story's narrator, is the "cub" pilot.
The passage is really an excerpt from his memoir, "Life on the Mississippi."
The story "A Cub Pilot" is set along the Mississippi River in the mid-1800s. It follows the adventures of a young boy named Sam Clemens as he learns the ropes of piloting a steamboat.
The conflict in "Cub Pilot on the Mississippi" is mainly external, as it deals with challenges and obstacles presented by the setting and other characters. Mark Twain's struggle to navigate the Mississippi River, earn his credentials as a pilot, and deal with the harsh working conditions are examples of external conflicts in the story.
A Mississippi cub-pilot refers to a novice or apprentice steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River. They were responsible for learning the intricate navigation of the river, such as the changing currents, sandbars, and hazards, under the guidance of an experienced pilot. Mark Twain's book "Life on the Mississippi" offers a detailed account of his experiences as a Mississippi cub-pilot.
"A Cub Pilot" by Mark Twain had a theme of inspiration. It was about his experience as a steamboat cub pilot in Mississippi, which would later inspire him to create the setting for his stories about Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn.
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The tone is reassuring and instructive.
The Captain and Brown are in a conflict at the end of the story because Brown is arguing that Twain should be thrown off the boat and gives the captain an ultimatum. The Captain chooses Twain over Brown.
In the beginning of "Cub-Pilot on the Mississippi," the tone is reflective and nostalgic as the narrator looks back on his experiences as a young pilot on the river. There is a sense of awe and admiration for the beauty and complexity of the river life, as well as a hint of youthful enthusiasm and eagerness to learn.
"A "cub pilot" was one name for an apprentice riverboat pilot, most notably on the Mississippi River during the 19th century. Such training was detailed in the 1883 book Life on the Mississippi by Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain). (* For aircraft, the Piper J-3 "Cub" was built between 1938 and 1947, and still flown today.)" (Wiki User)
Mark feels guilty because he hit brown
Bahaha. This is a K12 text question. :) The questions are very irrelevant. :'(
The event that changes the tone of "Cub Pilot on the Mississippi" is when the protagonist, Twain, accidentally steers the steamboat into a wrecked ship in dense fog. This event marks a shift in the narrative from the excitement and adventure of learning to pilot a steamboat to the realization of the dangers and responsibilities that come with the job. Twain's mistake serves as a turning point in the story, highlighting the harsh realities of life on the river and the importance of experience and skill in navigating its treacherous waters.