The Autobiography of Mark Twain · Character

Clara Clemens

Twain's middle daughter, who grew from a child of the household into the guardian of his letters and literary afterlife.

supporting

Also known as Clara, Little Clara, Aunt Clara

First appearance: the autobiography of mark twain

As a supporting figure in The Autobiography of Mark Twain, Clara Clemens is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Mentioned as Miss Hobby, the stenographer.

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Clara Clemens appears in The Autobiography of Mark Twain as supporting figure.

Clara Clemens first appears in 0003 the autobiography of mark twain.

With Susy Clemens (family): Sisters, with Clara often protective and close to Susy during their childhood. With Susy Clemens (family): Sisters, with Clara often protective and close to Susy during their childhood.

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Character groups

Family and Household
Protagonist

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Story tension across the book.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Susy Clemens
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Sisters, with Clara often protective and close to Susy during their childhood. How this plays out →
Susy Clemens
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Sisters, with Clara often protective and close to Susy during their childhood. How this plays out →

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Mentioned as Miss Hobby, the stenographer.
New York, Friday, February 2, 1906
Susy's sister, who accompanied her mother on the voyage and was the first to learn of Susy's death.
New York, Monday, February 5, 1906
Twain's daughter, mentioned in anecdotes about spelling and childhood.
Playing 'The Prince and the Pauper'
Played Lady Jane Grey with electrifying spirit in the performance.
Wednesday, February 7, 1906
Mentioned as sitting with Susy on Twain's chair arms during story-telling.
New York, Thursday, February 8, 1906
Young daughter who once demanded a story about a plumber and a 'bawgun stricter' (boa constrictor).
New York, Friday, February 9, 1906
Present at breakfast, aged six, when the children reveal they know about Twain's strong language.
New York, Monday, February 12, 1906
Mentioned as agreeing with Susy about Twain playing the trick on Grandma.
Monday, March 5, 1906
Implied as one of the children participating in the signal system.
Wednesday, March 7, 1906
Twain's daughter; mentioned as the recipient of German books for her birthday.
Friday, March 22, 1906
Mentioned in Livy's letter to Dr. Brown as 'queer and wistful and commanding'.

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