What would be the value?

What would be the value of a person who was quite knowledgeable in the mannerisms and colloquialisms of the famous character/author Mark Twain (aka Samuel Clements) actually showing up at an online event and speaking and acting like the famous author?

Well, a number of Aggies found out first hand in Second Life on April 13th as Mark Twain (the avatar) made a guest appearance during the Live Streaming event of Dr. Jerry Loving's distinguished lecture series. Dr. Loving, a Distinguished Professor in English at Texas A&M University, spoke about his new book on Mark Twain. The lecture was streamed in real-time to a group of Aggies online in the 3D world. Dr. Loving even took a question from the SL Audience!

Afterward, Mark Twain, the avatar, expressed a few comments about the lecture and the group discussed their new learning about the life of Mark Twain. Several attendees also came in period dress of Mark Twain's adventurous time. So, what would be the value to have a role-play of authors or other notable figures no longer living? What is the value of the attendees experiencing period dress and customs of particular time periods and cultures?

Imagine the possibilities!