How did Mark Twain decide to explore social class through humor in this story?
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How did Mark Twain decide to explore social class through humor in this story?
Did anyone else feel the story's commentary on wealth and social mobility still resonates today?
What do you think led Twain to choose the specific setting and era for this story?