1. Puddn'head Wilson
Slaves were seen as dependent, inferior to the white race and without any civil rights. ... She passes for white. ... Her son, now called "Tom-, grows up as a white man and Tom, now called "Chambers- grows up as a slave. ... Finally I would say that Mark Twain was both influenced by the opinion of his parents, but also by the general attitude people had towards slaves in those days and especially in the South. ... This is only possible because Tom and Chambers (who passes for white) look alike. ...
- Word Count: 3258
- Approx Pages: 13
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School