How does Twain develop the character of Simon Wheeler?

He develops it by describing Simon Wheeler's personality as,"good-natured, garrulous."This tells the reader that the character Simon Wheeler is a kindhearted and talkative person. Another way Twain develops the character is by telling the reader about the character's physical appearance, saying that he is fat and bald- headed.

Describe the effect of word choice on the story.

The word choice makes the story very confusing and it also makes the story long; it gives the story its body.

Compare and contrast the narrator with the other characters in the story

In the story the characters enjoys a good tall tale while the narrator think it's pointless and boring.