What effect does the comedic resolution of this excerpt
have on the passage's overall meaning?
A. It provides insight into Twain's uncertainty about hish
future out West and the opportunities in the new
territory.
B. It suggests that in the end, everything works out well
for Western adventurers when individuals reflect on
their experiences.
C. It relieves tension regarding the constant possibility
of uncertainty and tragedy awaiting Easterners in an
unfamiliar context.
D. It undermines the seriousness of any moral lesson
that might be found in Roughing It and highlights the
personal narrative of Twain.
