# Susy Clemens — The Autobiography of Mark Twain character guide > Susy Clemens in The Autobiography of Mark Twain by Mark Twain. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Susy, Susy Clemens **First appearance:** 0003-the-autobiography-of-mark-twain ## Who they are Mark Twain's daughter, whose clear-eyed observations of her famous father turn the family parlor into an unintentional biography. ## Relationships ### [Clara Clemens](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/clara_clemens) _family_ Sisters, with Clara often protective and close to Susy during their childhood. ### [Mark Twain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/mark_twain) _family_ Father and daughter, with Twain deeply affectionate and proud of Susy's intellect. ### [Clara Clemens](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/clara_clemens) _family_ Sisters, with Clara often protective and close to Susy during their childhood. ## In the story ### [Chapters Added in Florence 1904](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-i-chapters-added-in-florence) Twain's daughter, whose death is a poignant memory influencing his writing. ### [New York, February 1, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-new-york-february-1-1906) Twain's daughter, born 1872, died 1896. ### [New York, Friday, February 2, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-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'](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-new-york-tuesday-february-6-1906) Played the prince in the home performance; also devised tragedies with Margaret Warner. ### [Wednesday, February 7, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-wednesday-february-7-1906) Her childhood biography of her father is quoted and lovingly discussed. ### [New York, Thursday, February 8, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-friday-february-16-1906) Author of the quoted biography about the family's early life. ### [New York, Wednesday, February 21, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-new-york-thursday-february-22-1906) Her biography of her grandfather Jervis Langdon is quoted and discussed. ### [Monday, February 26, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-monday-february-26-1906) Her biography is quoted; she accompanies her father to New York and Vassar College. ### [Monday, March 5, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-friday-march-16-1906) Quoted by Twain: 'What is it all for?' in reference to death. ### [Wednesday, March 21, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-friday-march-23-1906) Young Susy mistook Professor Stowe for Santa Claus upon seeing him on the street. ### [Wednesday, April 4, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-wednesday-april-4-1906) Mentioned in connection with a past visit to Vassar College with Twain. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/susy_clemens - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters