Life on the Mississippi
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The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Essay

In the memoir Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain the author’s purpose was to express himself. For example in the beginning on the story Mr. Twain said “…he taught me how to steer the boat, and thus made the fascination of the river life more potent than ever for me…” (pg.213). This quote shows that the author had a moment in the story that allowed him to give us readers some insight, onto the emotional connection between him and the river. Another quote that was presented was “If I had really known what I was about to require of my faculties, I should not have the courage to begin” (pg.214). In this quote you can kind of see the author showing fear of starting his journey without knowing the ship. In Life of the Mississippi Mr. Twain choice of literary style was expressive and elaborative. For example of him being expressive he said “I felt like a skinful of dry bones and all of them trying to ache at once.” He showed that the pain that he had to endure hurt him to the core. Another quote to his elaborateness “The vengeful spirit in me exulted. I said to myself, I wish you joy of your job, Mr. Bixby; you'll have a good time finding Mr. Jones's plantation such a night as this; and I hope you never WILL find it as long as you live.” Mr. Twain goes deeper into the context here by using his emotions and colorful words to not only express himself but to insult the