People are often blinded by their own prejudices from "summary" of The Complete Short Stories by Mark Twain
In his stories, Mark Twain often portrays characters who are unable to see beyond their own preconceived notions. These individuals are so entrenched in their own beliefs that they fail to consider alternative perspectives or possibilities. Twain uses these characters to illustrate how prejudices can blind people to the truth and lead to narrow-minded thinking. One example of this can be found in the story of "The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg." The townspeople of Hadleyburg are convinced of their own moral superiority and are quick to judge others. When a stranger comes to town and exposes their hypocrisy, the townspeople refuse to believe that they could be capable of such wrongdoing. Their prejudices prevent them from seeing the truth right in front of them, leading to their do...
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