A&e biography mark twain study guide

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Roughing Itis a common way of saying, "persevering through the grind of life." The title signifies the most important element of the auto-biographical story is Twain's gritty willingness to push through life's disappointments (depicted as a failed journey as a gold prospector in the Gold Rush), challenges, and eventually, rewards (Twain discovers his bliss while reporting on the undeniable beauty and cultural beauty of the Hawai'ian islands).

Twain uses his experience of disappointment to fuel his future endeavors, and it's important to note that after his initial failure in Nevada, Twain re-establishes his confidence while working a couple years in an office somewhere in Virginia, but then he tries again.

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