In “The £1,000,000 Bank-Note,” Twain uses satire to highlight the power of money and its influence on the behavior of people from all classes of nineteenth-century English society. The earliest examples of satire in the text are when Henry meets the owners of the eating house and the tailor shop. Both owners regard Henry as an upper-class gentleman and allow him to make purchases on credit based on his perceived status. In fact, when Henry warns the proprietor of the tailor shop that he may have to wait an indefinite amount of time for his dues to be paid, the proprietor doesn’t seem concerned at all. He says, “Indefinitely! It’s a weak word, sir, a weak word. Eternally—that’s the word, sir.” The proprietor’s use of the word eternallystresses his willingness to allow Henry to make purchases on credit. Other shop owners also accept that Henry is rich, providing him with both necessities and luxuries on credit alone. If any of the proprietors had known about Henry’s true financial condition, they wouldn’t have allowed him any amount of credit; however, they still gave him whatever he wanted or needed because they believed his million-pound note meant he was someone of class and wealth.
Twain further satirizes the importance the English placed on money in the nineteenth century when he shows how much respect Henry has garnered across London. When Henry hears about his friend Lloyd’s financial troubles, he tells Lloyd to use the reputation of Henry’s name to help sell Lloyd’s mine. Henry says, “I know all about that mine, of course; I know its immense value, and can swear to it if anybody wishes it. You shall sell out inside of the fortnight for three million cash, using my name freely, and we'll divide, share and share alike.” Less than a day later, all of London is talking about the mine that Henry is vouching for. Finally, “when the month was up at last,” the mine was purchased, and Henry and Lloyd had a million dollars each. Because Lloyd had used Henry’s name to sell the mine, no one questioned that the mine was valuable. Henry’s reputation is so secure at this point in the story that he now has the power to actually affect London society. Although he started out poor and hungry, Henry has not only been able to gain the appearance of wealth and status by simply showing his million-pound note, but he’s also been able to achieve some amount of real power. Twain’s satire shows how ridiculous and dangerous it can be to trust someone based solely on money—or, in this case, on the appearance of having money. Instead of judging Henry on real qualities, such as kindness, honesty, or wisdom, London society chooses to judge him based on what they think he has: money and, subsequently, class.
This will either be power or reputation. Most likely power, with the fact that they are the accusers.
A. protest injustice
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D. promote nonviolence
Republic in the animal farm represents the totalitarian form of government in the various countries.
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Animal republic in the Animal farm says and represent that all the forms of the totalitarian government in the different countries of the world are the same. The reason for this is that the goal of this form of government is the same.
The leaders of this form of government only wants to maintain their power in the country and they do this by exploiting the people of the country particularly the lower class of the society.
The way human beings get involved with animals can be seen in a contradictory and cruel way. On the one hand, we love our dogs, cats, ramister and other pets, however, we eat meat and other products from animal exploitation. Are we correct? No we are not.
All animals deserve respect and freedom. These factors are not promoted in animal exploitation for the meat, milk, egg industry, among others. Unfortunately, these products are very stabilized in our culture, and many of us are unable to abandon them. In that case, it is important that we assume our hypocresia and look for ways to change that if possible.
Another contradiction in relation to our behavior with animals is in relation to people who are against the domestic breeding of wild animals, but keep cats, dogs, birds and other pets. These people are not wrong to be against the captivity of wild animals, as it is impossible for all the needs of these animals to be met in another environment than nature. In addition, domesticated animals are able to supply all their needs in a domestic environment.
Therefore, we can affirm that the situation of animals in our society is already well elucidated, and it is up to people to become aware so that they can live better and better, in places that leave them with a good quality of life and security.
