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Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this story. Which text from "After Twenty Years" provides the best evidence that âSilky Bobâ is surprised that his friend is now a policeman? "His hand was steady when he began to read, but it trembled a little by the time he had finished." "'Is that you, Bob?â he asked, doubtfully." "'You're not Jimmy Wells,' he snapped." "'Youâve changed lots, Jimmy. I never thought you were so tall by two or three inches.'" Question 2: Read the passage. This scene depicts the conversation between the man from the West and the other man. excerpt from "After Twenty Years" by O. Henry "Youâre not Jimmy Wells," he snapped. "Twenty years is a long time, but not long enough to change a manâs nose from a Roman to a pug." "It sometimes changes a good man into a bad one," said the tall man. "Youâve been under arrest for ten minutes, âSilkyâ Bob." Refer to Explorations in Literature for the complete version of this story. Why is this conversation the climax of the story? All of the questions are answered for the reader. The characters reach a turning point in the action when Bob is arrested. Readers learn what Jimmy looks like and that he was at the earlier meeting place. It is the most exciting part of the story because Bob becomes angry. Question 3: Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this story. Read this excerpt from "After Twenty Years." Bob: I was at the appointed place on time. When you struck the match to light your cigar I saw it was the face of the man wanted in Chicago. Somehow I couldnât do it myself, so I went around and got a plain clothes man to do the job. Jimmy Which statement best explains O. Henryâs choice to have Jimmy write the note to Bob? It shows the reader that Jimmy is a man of the law and needs to explain to Bob why he was unable to meet Bob as planned. It illustrates the fact that Jimmy is weak in character, and after twenty years only Bob really made something of himself. It explains why Jimmy does not come to meet Bob at the appointed time and place twenty years later. It provides the reader with insight into Jimmy's character and illustrates how different the two men are after twenty years. Question 4: Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this story. How does O. Henry craft "After Twenty Years" to create surprise? He focuses on the arresting police officer in order to distract leaders. He presents information about both characters that is untrue. He creates parallel plots to connect events in an unlikely way. He conceals information about Jimmy until the end of the story. Question 5: Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this story. Reread this example of foreshadowing from âAfter Twenty Yearsâ by O. Henry. Trying doors as he went, twirling his club with many intricate and artful movements, turning now and then to cast his watchful eye adown the pacific thoroughfare, the officer, with his stalwart form and slight swagger, made a fine picture of a guardian of the peace. Which statement best explains how the author's use of foreshadowing affects the story? It indicates that the police officer described takes his job seriously and suggests that he will do his duty no matter what. It sets the stage that a police officer will be betrayed in this story by the man described as a "stalwart form." It provides important information about the setting, showing that this area is being well-protected by a keen policeman. It suggests that the man of the law who is keeping an eye on things with a "slight swagger" may not be as safe as he thinks.
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