To compare Mark Twain’s short story to American culture it’s necessary to understand that the person telling the humorous story has lived it. Mark twain being considered a social critic; one must understand the humor of life. To create a story out of anything and everything. The purpose of the humorous story depends on its effects on the listener, not on the facts. He glorifies humorous stories as an art. That only someone skilled in the art or experience in life can present the story correctly. Whereas the comic and witty stories do not require any artistic ability at all. This art of telling stories in a “word of mouth” fashion is something that mark twain states was created in America, where it has remained. The story teller must conceal