In Goldsmith’s Friend Abroad Again, Mark Twain crafts a satirical letter where the protagonist, a naive and earnest Chinese immigrant named Ah Song Hi, addresses various societal issues he encounters in San Francisco. Twain uses Ah Song Hi’s perspective to humorously and critically expose the contradictions and injustices within American society, particularly those related to immigration and cultural misunderstanding. This work is cherished for its use of irony and satire to provide commentary on social issues, demonstrating Twain’s skill in using humour to provoke thought and highlight the absurdities of societal norms.
