Quote by Mark Twain

Persons attempting to find a motive in this narrative will be prosecuted; persons attempting to find a moral in it will be banished; persons attempting to find a plot in it will be shot.BY ORDER OF THE AUTHORperG.G., CHIEF OF ORDNANCE

Persons attempting to find a motive in this narrative will b

Summary

This quote is a warning issued by the author to discourage readers from over-analyzing or scrutinizing the narrative. It explicitly states that anyone seeking to derive a motive, moral, or plot from the story will face consequences. Essentially, the author is asserting their authority and stating that the narrative should be accepted at face value without attempting to interpret deeper meanings or elements. It humorously employs hyperbole, exemplifying the author's desire to maintain control over how the story is perceived.

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