In Twain’s essay "Two Ways of Viewing the River," "he questions whether experience and knowledge are more rewarding than the vivid perception of things and the ability to see meaning beyond their surface." Explain how he views the river in "two ways."

Your reply should be a well-developed paragraph that consists of at least ten sentences, explain how experience changes his view of the river and explain the title of the poem.

You should:

1. Stay objective. Do not use I, you, or we.

2. Name the the title and the author in your paragraph. 

3. Select one quote to support your analysis.