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Critique of materialism and political corruption, portrayal of the greed and excess of the era, and satire of the American dream.

Condemnation of slavery and racial prejudice, mockery of small-town attitudes and obsessions with lineage, and irony regarding the concept of identity.

Pokes fun at American tourists and their ethnocentrism, mocks sentimental travel writing, and satirizes cultural misunderstandings.

Addresses the folly and tragedy of war, questions the morality of praying for success in war, and highlights the jingoistic fervor leading to blind patriotism.

Mockery of romantic literature, criticism of society's expectations, and humor about childhood innocence and mischief.

Critique of racism and societal hypocrisies, depiction of Southern antebellum society, and exploration of superstitions and religion.

Satirical look at the folklore of the Mississippi River, critique of American expansion and its consequences, and the nostalgic view of the antebellum South.

Criticism of romanticized views of chivalry, examination of the inefficiencies of feudalism, and questioning the idea of technological progress as an unalloyed good.

Cynical view of the human condition, religious hypocrisy and delusion, and the absurdities of biblical narratives.

Examination of social inequality, attack on the idea of the divine right of kings, and commentary on the arbitrary nature of social class.

Satirizes storytelling and gullibility, reflects on the differences between Eastern and Western American culture, and uses tall tales to humorously exaggerate.

Deconstructs the illusion of free will, examines religious skepticism, and the innate cruelty and folly of mankind.

Mockery of the myth of the Wild West, satirization of American restlessness and the pioneer spirit, and the portrayal of the often humorous mishaps of travel and adventure.

Examines the power and influence of money on human behavior, highlights the absurdity of societal norms and expectations, and mocks the impracticality of romanticized ideals.