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A 5 page paper which discusses
Mark Twain's use of Language and Imagery as literary elements in 'Life on the
Mississippi.' No additional sources cited.
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5 pages (~225 words per page)
File: JR7_RAtwainmiss.rtf
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properly! Introduction Mark Twains "Life on the Mississippi" is a story of Twains experiences, as well as a history lesson and a look into his fictional works. It is
a very intriguing and ever-changing book which serves to truly give the reader a taste of the Mississippi River, and taste of the world that Twain knew so well. Interestingly
enough, in writing such a work that is somewhat historical, somewhat fictional, and somewhat biographical, many different literary elements are implemented, not the least of which are language and imagery.
In the following paper we present an examination of Twains use of language and imagery in presenting "Life on the Mississippi." Language Twains first words establish the foundation
of his work to follow, and also illustrate how diverse the unfolding examination will be: "The Mississippi is well worth reading about. It is not a commonplace river, but
on the contrary is in all ways remarkable" (NA). He illustrates, right off, that this is a subject we should read about, and that it is always changing, much like
his work to follow. He has illustrated that while it is not normal, it is worth the reading of, as it is quite remarkable. This, in many ways, sets us
up for the diversity of the work, which is perhaps as changing as the river itself. Twain goes on for a great length on the history of the Mississippi
River, giving us simple and straight to the point illustrations of those involved in the slow discovery of the river. He then suddenly incorporates a very diverse use of language
when he introduces his work that is in progress, later to become his classic tales of Huck and Finn. In this we note a very clear and distinct switch in
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