The Autobiography of Mark Twain · Character

Susy Clemens

Mark Twain's daughter, whose clear-eyed observations of her famous father turn the family parlor into an unintentional biography.

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Also known as Susy, Susy Clemens

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

Twain's daughter, whose death is a poignant memory influencing his writing.

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

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With Clara Clemens (family): Sisters, with Clara often protective and close to Susy during their childhood. With Mark Twain (family): Father and daughter, with Twain deeply affectionate and proud of Susy's intellect. With Clara Clemens (family): Sisters, with Clara often protective and close to Susy during their childhood.

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Sisters, with Clara often protective and close to Susy during their childhood. How this plays out →
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Clara 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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Chapters Added in Florence 1904
Twain's daughter, whose death is a poignant memory influencing his writing.
New York, February 1, 1906
Twain's daughter, born 1872, died 1896.
New York, Friday, February 2, 1906
Twain's daughter, remembered for her intelligence, moral reasoning, and tragic death at age 24.
New York, Monday, February 5, 1906
Twain's daughter, remembered for her moral sensitivity, large vocabulary, and spelling mistakes as a child.
Playing 'The Prince and the Pauper'
Played the prince in the home performance; also devised tragedies with Margaret Warner.
Wednesday, February 7, 1906
Her childhood biography of her father is quoted and lovingly discussed.
New York, Thursday, February 8, 1906
Author of the biography being read; provides frank observations about her father's habits and personality.
New York, Friday, February 9, 1906
Her biography of Twain is quoted, praising 'The Prince and the Pauper' and describing his appearance.
New York, Monday, February 12, 1906
Her biography is quoted, describing Twain's childhood tricks and his promise to his mother.
New York, Tuesday, February 13, 1906
Her biography of her father is read aloud, providing details of his early life and his meeting with Livy.
New York, Thursday, February 15, 1906
Author of the biography being read; her words describe the love letters, the house surprise, and the birth of Langdon.
Friday, February 16, 1906
Author of the quoted biography about the family's early life.
New York, Wednesday, February 21, 1906
Mentioned as the subject of Susy's Biography, though not directly appearing in the anecdote.
New York, Thursday, February 22, 1906
Her biography of her grandfather Jervis Langdon is quoted and discussed.
Monday, February 26, 1906
Her biography is quoted; she accompanies her father to New York and Vassar College.
Monday, March 5, 1906
Implied as one of the children who hid behind a screen and whispered signal colors during dinners.
Tuesday, March 6, 1906
Not directly mentioned, but Ruth Cleveland is described as a child who 'remained not long on earth,' echoing themes of loss.
Wednesday, March 7, 1906
Twain's daughter; author of the biography excerpted in the chapter; describes the trip, the reception at Vassar, and her father's reading.
Friday, March 16, 1906
Quoted by Twain: 'What is it all for?' in reference to death.
Wednesday, March 21, 1906
Mentioned as the child who had pleasant relations with Dr. John Brown during their stay in Edinburgh.
Friday, March 22, 1906
Wrote the biography excerpt about Langdon's illness and death, and listed notable men her parents met in Europe.
Friday, March 23, 1906
Young Susy mistook Professor Stowe for Santa Claus upon seeing him on the street.
Wednesday, April 4, 1906
Mentioned in connection with a past visit to Vassar College with Twain.

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