英 语 Mark Twain’s Humorous Satire in Running for Governor 田倩 （宁夏大学 外国语学院， 宁夏 银川 750021） Abstract: Mark Twain‚ a mastermind of humor and realism‚ is seen as a giant in world literature. His humorous satire had great impact on the following men of letters; critics also attached significant importance to it and put forward various interpretations. Noticeably‚ his humor⁃ ous satire finds full expression in his famous short story‚ Running for Governor. In it‚ with humor and satire‚ he exposed the true
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National Governor’s Association‚ the role of governor goes far beyond being the head of the executive branch. The role of any governor includes being a legislative leader‚ head of their state’s political party‚ acting as a national figure‚ implementing the state’s budget‚ making appointments‚ meeting with constituents and when necessary acting as the state’s ceremonial chief. Obviously the role of a governor is quite complex. Tools The tools a governor has at their disposal can be divided into
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The Lake Isle of Innisfree. Poet: W.B. Yeats Topic: Nature Theme: The main theme of this poem is the poets longing to return to the beautiful isle of Innisfree and to live in harmony with nature. Subject Matter: At the time‚ Yeats was living in London. He was tired of the hustle and bustle of city life and longed to return to Sligo where he could live close to nature. In the opening line of the poem he sets out his intention to return. He envisages clearing some tress and building a hut
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Governor Bellingham Scene Analysis Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter reveals his humorous tone when describing Governor Bellingham by using religious figures. Hawthorne first establishes the idea that Governor Bellingham is slothful because of his wardrobe choice. Bellingham is in “a loose gown and easy cap‚” which contrasts with the impression that he is a person who has a life based on austerity because he is the Governor. He later compares Bellingham to John The Baptist because of Bellingham’s
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Chief Seattle‚ in his oration to Governor Isaac I. Stevens‚ mourns the loss of his people but does not resign himself and his people to a hopeless fate. Seattle opens his oration with a tone of respect‚ recognizing the President of the United States as a “chief” of the white people‚ just as Seattle is the chief of his people. Seattle’s oration does not drift into a despairing tone however. It gradually shifts from a dismal and gloomy outlook for his people to an admonition towards the President and
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critical of the court systems. Twain often criticized how society treatment of criminals changes for every social class. Mark Twain uses his dark humor and irony to convey said theme in three of his more popular short stories‚ The New Crime‚ Running for Governor‚ and A Presidential Candidate. Mark Twain’s short story‚ The New Crime‚ illustrates the positive side of having a high social class and the special
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ordinarily‚ finery and indulgence was frowned upon in the Puritanic society. However‚ some held the opinion that Governor Bellingham was keeping enough distance between himself and Hester Prynne‚ and that it was appropriate for him to have employed her to fashion embroidered gloves for state occasions; Others frowned upon his decision and believed he should not have employed Hester Prynne. Governor Bellingham should have employed Hester Prynne to fashion embroidered gloves for a state occasion for three
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A Chief Lieutenant of the Tuskegee Machine: Charles Banks of Mississippi Pilots of the Ground Charles Banks‚ the subject of this appealing biography was a seemingly well-known Black leader‚ like such as Obama Baraka and Jessie Jackson. Banks status‚ demeanor‚ and power were unlimited‚ way beyond his hometown of Clarksdale and Mound Bayou‚ Mississippi all-black towns. Born in 1873‚ in Clarksdale‚ Mississippi‚ Banks spent most of is life in this well known racially discriminating and violent town
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Dylan Goodman History 4/21/14 Lieutenant Nun Q&A Part A: Question 3 After reading through the various experiences of Catalina de Erauso‚ it is very clear to me that she wanted to escape the strict and binding socio-political norms established in Spanish society. While I do not doubt the religious faith of Catalina de Erauso‚ I feel she placed a great social value on those working under the crown in the New World. She did not want to be bound by a religious convent like her sisters.
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Governor interacting with Shri Amalendu Roy‚ DSO. A count of four galleries would entice one’s mind to go through its displays. The first one is called ‘Wealth of Purulia’ having 30 displays like Purulia at a glance‚ Early people‚ Population at a glance‚ Archaeology‚ Chow dance‚ Cottage industry‚ Medicinal plants‚ Forest of Purulia‚ Festivals‚ Lac crop calendar‚ Lac cultivation and application‚ Glorious tasar‚ Transport network‚ Industry location‚ Tourism destination‚ Soil condition‚ Forest area
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