Themes and stuff
What is a possible theme for Gift of the Magi?
Material goods are not as important as the love you share with others
How does the Marshal Show compassion for the prisoner in "Hearts and Hands"
He pretends to be the prisoner, and lets the criminal lie to his friend.
In Gift of the Magi, what was the plot twist that occured?
Jim and Della's gifts had to be bought by selling their most prized possession
His nose
What is my favorite beverage?
Monster
What is a theme of "Hearts and Hands"
Everyone deserves some compassion, even those unfavored by society
Pick the words that describe the criminal in "Hearts and Hands"
Anything that describes Mr. Easton
How can we tell that "After Twenty Years" has a retroactive plot twist?
Answers will vary.
True or false: Ralph Spencer was what Jimmy Valentine became when he tried to reform his life.
True
What is O'henry's real name?
William Sydney Porter
Jimmy Wells is described as
When a plot twist relies on a different interpretation of information already given to the audience it is what?
Retroactive
What is the ironic thing that Jimmy Valentine did?
Marry into a banking family after years of breaking into banks
What ruined everything last week
SBAC Testing
What is a possible theme for "A Retrieved Reformation"?
People can change, even those who seem like hard criminals
Describe the relationship between Jim and Della
Something about being in so much love they're willing to sacrifice.
If something happens in a story that does not make sense, deliberately confuses the audience, it is what?
Shock Bait
Why might three out of the four O'Henry stories we read involve something about the justice system?
O'Henry spent sometime in prison for a crime he didn't commit
Bears
What are the bestest of animals
When the takes an unexpected but reasonable turn.
What was Jim and Della's most prized possessions?
A pocket watch and her hair
What was the plot twist of "A Retrieved Reformation"
Ben Price let Jimmy Valentine go
What phrase can best describe O'Henry's writing philosophy?
Write what you know!
finish the line: Lying is
bad, don't do it.