4. What effect does the comedic resolution of this excerpt have on the passage's overall meaning?
O A It provides insight into Twain's uncertainty about his
future out West and the opportunities in the new
territory.
B It suggests that in the end, everything works out well
for Western adventurers when individuals reflect on
their experiences.
C It relieves tension regarding the constant possibility
of uncertainty and tragedy awaiting Easterners in an
unfamiliar context.
D It undermines the seriousness of any moral lesson
that might be found in Roughing It and highlights the
personal narrative of Twain.