The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg

Twain’s satire makes me wonder if we’re all susceptible to the same flaws he highlights. How do you see human nature reflected in this story?

The town’s reputation feels exaggerated but also painfully familiar. I'm curious whether Twain was critiquing small-town America or human nature in general.

The themes of reputation and morality seem even more relevant now. Do you think modern society is just as vulnerable to the kind of corruption Twain depicts?