What role does 'human cabbage' play in Twain's narrative?

A legitimate insult

A term of endearment

A humorous distraction

A character reference

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A. A legitimate insult

"Human cabbage" serves as an insult to the jeweler, emphasizing Twain's frustration at being unable to make him see the watch's true performance.

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