Literary focus
This is a message the author wants to convey in a story.
Theme
This is one of the places he lived in and where many of his stories are set.
New York City
These are the protagonists in the story.
Jim and Della
He is the policeman in the story.
Jimmy
When an object is given humanlike traits.
Personification.
What was O. Henry's first job?
He worked as a pharmacist.
This is antagonist in the story.
Poverty/ lack of money
What is the setting of the story?
A street in New York on a dark, rainy and windy night.
What do we call the main character and the opposing character/force in a story?
Protagonist and antagonist.
O. Henry is famous for using this literary device.
Twist endings (situational irony)
What kind of neighborhood do Della and Jim live in?
A rundown, low-income neighborhood.
What is the deal made between the two men?
Four types of conflict and an example of one from an O. Henry story.
1. Character vs character
2. Character vs nature
3. Character vs society
4. Character vs self
+ example
What is O. Henry's real name?
William Sydney Porter
What is the type of conflict in the story?
Conflict with society (man vs society)
What type of irony is present in the story? Give an example.
Situational irony
- Jimmy being a policeman, Bob being a criminal
- The policeman being Jimmy all along
Type of irony O. Henry uses often?
Situational irony
What is the reason O. Henry was sentenced to prison?
Embezzlement (stealing) from the bank.
Three themes found in the story.
What kind of ending do you call this?
A twist ending (situational irony)