Question

Compare and contrast the characters of Jimmy and Bob in After Twenty Years.

Answer 1

Answer:

Jimmy and Bob were longtime friends who agreed to meet in their favorite restaurant after 20 years. Bob is a criminal with head square-jawed face, keen eyes and a little white scar near his right eyebrows whereas Jimmy is a cop with stalwart form and slight swagger.

Answer 2

Explanation:

In "After Twenty Years," Bob and Jimmy both have long memories and a strong sense of loyalty. However, Jimmy is a less daring and more strictly moral character, whose personal feelings are overridden by his sense of public duty.