2. Twain’s Setting Mark Twain used Hannibal, Missouri as the setting for Tom Sawyer. Let’s explore his world.

3. Hannibal, Missouri Found on the Mississippi River Found on the Mississippi River

4. Hannibal, Missouri Samuel Clemens, aka Mark Twain Samuel Clemens, aka Mark Twain Steamboats landed 3 times a day Steamboats landed 3 times a day His dream was to be a steamboat man on the river His dream was to be a steamboat man on the river

5. Hannibal, Missouri Lived here between the years 1839 to 1853 Lived here between the years 1839 to 1853 Newspaper career began as an apprentice to a publisher Newspaper career began as an apprentice to a publisher Do you see the white fence? Remember it! Do you see the white fence? Remember it!

6. Inside Mr. Clemens' Home

7. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer The story is not an autobiography, but Mr. Clemens’ did turn many people from his life into the characters The story is not an autobiography, but Mr. Clemens’ did turn many people from his life into the characters In the preface of the book Mr. Clemens states that Tom “is a combination of three boys whom I knew” In the preface of the book Mr. Clemens states that Tom “is a combination of three boys whom I knew”

8. Main Characters Tom Sawyer – combination of Samuel Clemens himself and two childhood friends; Mr. Clemens actually did many of the things which Tom does in the book Tom Sawyer – combination of Samuel Clemens himself and two childhood friends; Mr. Clemens actually did many of the things which Tom does in the book Huckleberry Finn – comes from the real boy named Tom Blankenship, who lived down the street from Mr. Clemens Huckleberry Finn – comes from the real boy named Tom Blankenship, who lived down the street from Mr. Clemens

9. Main Characters Becky Thatcher – based on the young girl, Laura Hawkins, who lived across the street from Mr. Clemens; she lived her whole life in Hannibal; this is a picture of the house in Hannibal which is called “Becky Thatcher’s House” Becky Thatcher – based on the young girl, Laura Hawkins, who lived across the street from Mr. Clemens; she lived her whole life in Hannibal; this is a picture of the house in Hannibal which is called “Becky Thatcher’s House”

10. Main Characters Aunt Polly – based on Mr. Clemens’ own mother, Jane Clemens Aunt Polly – based on Mr. Clemens’ own mother, Jane Clemens Cousin Mary – Mr. Clemens’ sister Pamela Clemens Cousin Mary – Mr. Clemens’ sister Pamela Clemens Cousin Sid – Mr. Clemens’ younger brother, Henry Clemens Cousin Sid – Mr. Clemens’ younger brother, Henry Clemens Joe Harper – based on a childhood playmate, John Briggs Joe Harper – based on a childhood playmate, John Briggs

11. Main Characters Injun Joe – legend says that this character was based on Joe Douglas who was part Indian and part African-American; Douglas was bald and wore a red wig; lived a long life and died respectably Injun Joe – legend says that this character was based on Joe Douglas who was part Indian and part African-American; Douglas was bald and wore a red wig; lived a long life and died respectably

12. Setting This is a picture which includes the grave stones of Mr. Clemens’ parents This is a picture which includes the grave stones of Mr. Clemens’ parents This graveyard will be important! This graveyard will be important!

13. Setting McDougal Cave – this is about 2 miles south of Hannibal and was well explored by children; today it is known as Mark Twain Cave McDougal Cave – this is about 2 miles south of Hannibal and was well explored by children; today it is known as Mark Twain Cave Why do you think the name was changed? Why do you think the name was changed?

14. On the Mississippi Lived in several cities along the Mississippi Lived in several cities along the Mississippi When 21, lived in New Orleans When 21, lived in New Orleans Became an apprentice to Horace Bixby, a steamboat pilot Became an apprentice to Horace Bixby, a steamboat pilot Lived on the river for 2 years Lived on the river for 2 years Began signing articles with the pseudonym “Mark Twain,” which means “two fathoms deep” Began signing articles with the pseudonym “Mark Twain,” which means “two fathoms deep”

15. The Later Years Mr. Clemens became a famous and respected author Mr. Clemens became a famous and respected author He traveled and lectured all over the United States He traveled and lectured all over the United States

16. Interesting Facts Mr. Clemens became known for the white linen suits he would wear for lectures Mr. Clemens became known for the white linen suits he would wear for lectures

17. The Later Years Mr. Clemens married and had 3 children. The first died after 2 years. Mr. Clemens married and had 3 children. The first died after 2 years. He began many business adventures which failed and eventually had to file for bankruptcy because of his exuberant lifestyle He began many business adventures which failed and eventually had to file for bankruptcy because of his exuberant lifestyle Moved to Europe and did a lecture tour Moved to Europe and did a lecture tour Oldest daughter died during this tour in 1896 Oldest daughter died during this tour in 1896

18. The Later Years Wife became seriously ill and died in 1904 Wife became seriously ill and died in 1904 Dined at the White House with President Theodore Roosevelt Dined at the White House with President Theodore Roosevelt Youngest daughter died in 1909 Youngest daughter died in 1909

19. The Last Year Mr. Clemens’ health rapidly deteriorated after his daughter’s death Mr. Clemens’ health rapidly deteriorated after his daughter’s death On April 21, 1910, his heart failed and he died at the age of 74 On April 21, 1910, his heart failed and he died at the age of 74

20. “Go out with the Comet” Samuel Clemens was born in November 1835 when Halley’s Comet appeared in the night sky Samuel Clemens was born in November 1835 when Halley’s Comet appeared in the night skyHalley’s CometHalley’s Comet Mr. Clemens died during the next appearance of the comet, April 1910 Mr. Clemens died during the next appearance of the comet, April 1910 Amazingly, throughout his life predicted his own death Amazingly, throughout his life predicted his own death

21. A Big Thank You! All pictures in this presentation can be found in the American Memory Collection of the Library of Congress All pictures in this presentation can be found in the American Memory Collection of the Library of Congress