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What kind of business does Ralph open?
A shoe store
What was Ben Price's role in ARR?
He was the detective in charge of catching Jimmy Valentine.
How does Jimmy rescue Agatha?
He opens the safe using his tools and his old skills.
Summarize the plot of the story. Be sure to hit all major elements of the plot diagram.
AMV
What is verbal irony?
What is the definition for rehabilitate?
To restore to useful life
Why was Jimmy Valentine in prison?
For cracking safes
What is the first thing Jimmy Valentine does when he is out of prison?
He goes out to eat chicken and drink.
Give an example of irony in the story.
Jimmy's bag feels like it was full of gold bricks (Dramatic)
When Jimmy tells the warden, "Why, I never cracked a safe in my life." (verbal)
His name: Valentine conjures up images of love, which will change Jimmy's very nature.
What is the conflict in ARR? What type is it?
Character vs Character
Character vs Self
Where does Jimmy settle down? City and state.
Elmore, Arkansas
What is the setting of ARR?
Elmore, Springfield, prison, many years ago, spread over the course of a year.
What is situational irony?
Irony that is the opposite of what is expected.
What is the theme of the story?
AMV
Why does Jimmy take Annabel's lapel pin?
To have something to remember her by.
What is the definition of retribution.
•punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong
Mention one thing that helps you understand ARR is set in the past.
They still use buggies with horse.
Age of the author.
Language
Anabel's father is a businessman similar to Jimmy and with his personality and similar interest it makes it easy for Jimmy to get along with the family.
What is dramatic irony?
when the reader knows more than the characters do.
What is the definition of assiduously?
showing great care and perseverance
At what point in the story does Jimmy Valentine become a 'new' man.
When he meets Anabel.
Who is Agatha?
Anabel's niece
Why does Ben Price let Jimmy go at the end of the story?
He realized that Jimmy has mad an honest life for himself.
Who is the author of the story?
O. Henry
What is the definition of elusive?
difficult to find, catch, or achieve.