Pudd'nhead Wilson
In chapter 9 what are the fates in Greek mythology? Explain the statement she rose and groomed above him like a fate
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Roxy is revealing the truth to Tom about his true heritage. Tom's fate was supposed to be that of a slave child.
"I means dis—en it's de Lord's truth. You ain't no more kin to ole Marse Driscoll den I is! dat's what I means!" and her eyes flamed with triumph."
Twain is comparing Roxy to one of the fate sisters in Greek Mythology.
Check this out:
http://www.greekmythology.com/Other_Gods/The_Fates/the_fates.html