How does twain use humor to present serious ideas? what does this reveal about twain as a person? does twain seem to believe that people can change for the better? in what ways do twain’s characters represent people in general? twain is considered one of the greatest american writers and humorists of all time. why do you think that is so?

Mark Twain uses humor and character development as a portraying theme in his books. Much of his humor is the tricks and mischief that the children in his book create. This humor shows the children being childish and a little bit foolish as well. As the story progresses, the characters begin to loose some of that foolishness and grow up. This is after they are faced with conflict and must make adult decisions.