He [George Washington Cable] has taught me to abhor and detest the Sabbath day and hunt up new and troublesome ways to dishonor it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Twain expresses a rebellious attitude toward religious observance, specifically the Sabbath.
- In plain terms
- He dislikes the Sabbath and looks for ways to disrespect it.
- What can you take from it?
- Rejecting traditional religious constraints.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why resist traditions?
- What is your stance on religion?
Another view
Religious observance provides community for many.
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