Question

Why does the author write Daniel's name "Dan'l"? What effect does it have on the reader?

Answer 1

perhaps it’s a shorter way of writing Daniel or it enhances the way you’re actually supposed to pronounce Daniel. (instead of saying it as “dan-yul” it’s “dan-el”)

Answer 2

Dan'l Webster is the frog that Smiley educates to jump higher, faster, and farther than any other frog. He beats all the competition until the day that the stranger fills him with a quail shot, immobilizing him.

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