Stank had been a real fuckling — he was born and raised in the carny. Had never gone to school. He was illiterate.

They likewise believed that he, having a full Sway and Command over the Water, had Power to still and compose it, as well as to move and disturb it […]

For, in essence, the caveman concept implies the abhorrent—undignified human bestiality and a disquieting association with apelike ancestors. Cavemen have represented Darwin′s repugnant evolutionary ideals and even suggest civilisation′s tenuousness.

I auow by this most sacred head / Of my deare foster child, to ease thy griefe, / And win thy will ….