Through the whole novel, the Yankee is working on pursuing republic, because republic is advanced and productivity. In republic society, “that all political power in inherent in the people and all free governments are founded on their authority and instituted for their benefit; and that they have at all times an undeniable and indefeasible right to alter their form of government in such a manner as they may think expedient” (Twain 67). In a republic society, people give their government power. Without the supporting from people, government is just a ridiculous farce. At king Arthur’s court, even though, higher class made people suffer in the hell, they still don’t know to revolt for their rights. On the way to republic, it needs warrior and leader to lead the movement, and also need thoughtful follower to support them. The Yankee understand the society, so he chooses to educate people first. He set up “west point” to educate military talent. He built up the “Man-factory” to create the idealized place to practice republic, and people can have rights to govern themselves.…show more content… In other words, Morgan is just another dictator who was trying to take over the city but not free the city. “To be vested with enormous authority is a fine thing; but to have the on-looking world content to it is a finer” (Twain 40). What does the Yankee desire for all his action? It is not freeing the people. It is not bringing freedom to king Arthur’s court. But it just like his title--- The Boss. He wants to be the boss, the one who rule the country. Thus, he needs to overthrow the old king and the church to death. He insulted king Arthur’s knight to destroy the foundation of court. Without the military support, church, the political machine, is his second target. And, he also set up the west point to build his own army. If the leader of republic want to be the boss, how can republic ever happened in the
