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then at the bottom was the biggest line of all, which said: ladies and children not admitted.
\there,\ says he, \if that line dont fetch them, i dont know arkansaw!\
—the adventures of huckleberry finn
mark twain
what does the dukes comment reveal about the culture of these arkansas townspeople?
the townspeople need to be forced to go see shows.
the townspeople understand that inappropriate plays are banned from being performed.
the townspeople dont allow women and children to attend shows.
the townspeople think that things that are inappropriate might also be fun.
done
The duke's comment implies that the line "LADIES AND CHILDREN NOT ADMITTED" is a draw. It suggests that the townspeople are attracted to something that excludes ladies and children, hinting they find the forbidden (inappropriate as it excludes the 'innocent' - ladies and children) appealing.
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The townspeople think that things that are inappropriate might also be fun.