Katherine Oster
Lit and Civ II
Mark Twain Humor
1.
Advertisements
page 3
a.
The humor from this piece comes from reading the
fine print, which I found to be both unique and unusual.
2.
Liars page 138
a.
This piece shows Mark Twain’s quick wittiness
and the insulting nature of his humor.
3.
Old age page 171
a.
I enjoyed the pun on the word dye, which
reflects how Mark Twain could often be perceived as rude.
4.
Punishment page 189
a.
This piece reveals how Mark Twain was a
troublemaker when he was young; perhaps this is how he gained inspiration for
characters like Tom Sawyer.
5.
Youth page 255
a.
This piece is relatable because teenagers often
think that they know more than their parents; however, as they get older they
see otherwise.
I really enjoyed the advertisements section, too. From being an advertising major myself, I've seen advertisements made suggesting consumers purchase or do something from the vague to the ridiculous. The fine print is what really can set apart the creative and the actual message. His stripped down advertisements really put a smile on my face, showing that the copy writing is really very crucial (no matter how small the print is) and that advertising is very deceptive at times.
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