Question

In Mark Twain's story, "The Californian's Tale," why would Tom, Joe, and Charley be considered minor characters?

A.) They are the least important characters of the story.

B.) They are the most important characters of the story.

C.) They are the most complex characters of the story.​

Answer 1

A) They are the least important characters of the story.

Tom, Joe, and Charley are minor characters in "The Californian's Tale" because they play a minor role in the story. They are only briefly mentioned and are not essential to the plot. The story mainly focuses on the narrator and his encounter with the mysterious stranger, and the minor characters serve only to provide background information and to help illustrate the setting of the story.