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Pudd’nhead Wilson Fact-Matching Game

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About This Challenge

In the game “Pudd’nhead Wilson,” players are tasked with solving a mystery by piecing together important information fragments to uncover the truth. This game is all about critical thinking and deduction, just like the character Pudd’nhead Wilson in the novel by Mark Twain.

  • Players must carefully analyze clues and evidence to uncover the truth.
  • Use spells for hints when you get stuck on a particular puzzle.
  • Time is of the essence, so use spells for extra time if needed.
Need a Hint? View the Facts
  • Pudd'nhead Wilson was published in 1894.
  • The novel is set in the fictional town of Dawson's Landing, Missouri.
  • The main character, Pudd'nhead Wilson, is a lawyer and amateur detective.
  • The novel explores themes of race, identity, and nature versus nurture.
  • Pudd'nhead Wilson is often considered one of Twain's lesser-known works.
  • The novel was initially published as a serial in The Century Magazine.
  • Pudd'nhead Wilson is known for its biting satire and social commentary.
  • The story revolves around a case of switched identities between two babies, one white and one black.
  • The novel includes a famous quote: 'When angry, count four; when very angry, swear.'
  • Pudd'nhead Wilson is considered a precursor to the detective genre in American literature.
  • The novel explores the idea of 'fingerprinting' as a means of identification.
  • Pudd'nhead Wilson was adapted into a play in 1895.
  • Mark Twain wrote the novel during a difficult period in his life, following the death of his daughter.
  • The novel received mixed reviews upon its initial publication.
  • Pudd'nhead Wilson is often studied in the context of American literary realism.
  • The novel's full title is 'The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson and the Comedy of Those Extraordinary Twins'.
  • Pudd'nhead Wilson is sometimes classified as a 'problem novel' due to its exploration of race and identity.
  • The character of Pudd'nhead Wilson is known for his aphorisms and witty observations.
  • The novel's plot twists and turns have made it a popular choice for adaptation and analysis.
  • Pudd'nhead Wilson is considered a significant work in Twain's literary career.

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