THE STORY OF THE GOOD LITTLE BOY

Mark Twain's "The Story of the Good Little Boy" is a satirical and darkly humorous tale of Jacob Blivens, a boy whose unwavering adherence to virtue, inspired by didactic children's books, leads to a series of ironic and absurd misfortunes. Unlike the rewarded heroes of his reading material, Jacob's every good intention backfires, highlighting the absurdity of rigid moralism and the unpredictable nature of life. Through comical misadventures, Twain critiques the unrealistic expectations placed on children and the simplistic narratives often presented in literature, ultimately questioning the notion that goodness always leads to predictable rewards.