The Autobiography of Mark Twain · Character
John P. Jones
Senator from Nevada, friend of Twain.
minor
Also known as P. Jones, Jones
First appearance: volume i early days
John P. Jones shows up with force in The Machine Episode. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Senator from Nevada who considered investing in the machine but was turned away due to Paige's last-minute changes.
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In The Machine Episode: Senator from Nevada who considered investing in the machine but was turned away due to Paige's last-minute changes. Later, in January 9, 1906: Mentioned as a friend of Goodman and McCarthy,…
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- Other
Character groups
- Nevada and Criminal Connections
- Early Influences and Philosophical Figures
- Family and Household
- Business and Political Acquaintances
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Twain's moral out…
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See John P. Jones in volume i early days