Twain and Verisimilitude

As Born to Trouble suggests, Mark Twain was criticized by his contemporaries for his coarse, "low-brow" portrayal of life in America. Twain prided himself on depicting every day life accurately (a term often used to describe this realistic portrayal of daily life is "verisimilitude"). In what ways are questions of Realism tied to questions of language?

The Journey Inward

What is Joseph Campbell's main argument as articulated in his interview with Billy Moyers? Use specific textual evidence to explain your response, and please be sure to read ALL of the other responses. Your comment should indicate that you've read and considered your classmates' respionse. Please note that the blog responses are mandatory and not posting is like not turning in a response paper.