"Pudd'nhead Wilson and Those Extraordinary Twins" by Mark Twain is a critical analysis of how nature and nurture can cultivate emotions and free will, which affects the life of individuals.
This essay deals with the American author Mark Twain and how his writing reflects the idealism of American wit and humor; with examples from Huckleberry Finn, Puddn'head Wilson, and the Prince and the Pauper.
In literature, travels are often used as a way for characters to gain a better understanding of themselves through personal growth. Examples from Mark Twain and Peter Skrzynecki, among others, are cited.