Question

Character sketch of characters in the miracle of lava canyon by O Henry

Answer 1

O'Henry is well-known American writer of short stories. His stories have a characteristic twist in the tail. They have a surprise ending. He was born in 1862. His actual name was William Sidney Porter. He wrote a large number of stories, all of which are popular the world over.

This story is about two young people. Radcliff Conrad is the Sheriff of Sirkiwah County and Miss Boadicea Reed is 20-year old young attractive girl - Rad is known to be the coolest and most courageous young man. But in reality he is a coward at heart. He has to brace himself every time he has to deal with a critical situation that demands courage. But he has been lucky. He has maintained his reputation. But a chance has presented itself when Rad is afraid that his true nature is going to be exposed.

Miss Boadicea is a fearless woman. But it is a secret known only to her close friends. Chance brings Rad and Boadicea close. Their souls pass into each other's. Rad gains true courage. His fear vanishes and he overpowers a criminal armed with a knife. Boadicea who has never felt love for any man, loses her heart to Rad. Her great courage leaves her. Rad's soul enters into her. She is scared even to look at a lizard. The miracle is complete. Rad's and Boadicea's souls swap their places.

Answer 2

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Biography. O. Henry was an American writer whose short stories are known for wit, wordplay and clever twist endings. He wrote nearly 600 stories about life in America. He was born William Sidney Porter on September 11, 1862, in Greensboro, North Carolina. His father, Algernon Sidney Porter, was a medical doctor.