Why are humans inclined to respond to people, objects, and events with praise, mockery, or mourning?

What is implied in this sentence from mark twain's "the £1,000,000 bank-note"? i was puzzled, and wanted to discuss the matter a little further, but they didn't; so i took my leave, feeling hurt and insulted to be made the butt of what was apparently some kind of a practical joke, and yet obliged to put up with it, not being in circumstances to resent affronts from rich and strong folk.

How do sotomayor's descriptions of her family most likelyaffect readers?

How does marc antony use the rhetorical triangle in his speech