Pudd'nhead Wilson

How does Twain use nature versus nurture to explain how the usurper turned out?

-

Asked by
Last updated by jill d #170087
Answers 1
Add Yours

The tension between nature and nurture is most clearly seen in the character of Tom Driscoll (or more specifically, the young usurper, Chambers, who is unknowingly posing as Tom). Tom grows from a spoiled, fractious child into a lazy, dishonest adult.

Source(s)

GradeSaver