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How does O Henry's Life connect to his fictional story After Twenty years?

Answer 1

The title,"After Twenty Years," is at the heart of O. Henry's narrative. ... It is the meeting of the two old friends after twenty years that causes the conflict of the story because Jimmy Wells is now a policeman while Bob has become 'Silky Bob,' a criminal who is wanted in Chicago.

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How is O. Henry's "After Twenty Years" a tale of friendship and betrayal?

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O. Henry's "After Twenty Years" may be interpreted as a tale of friendship since the two old friends both return to their favorite restaurant after twenty years as they have promised each other they would. The story may, perhaps, be interpreted as a tale of betrayal because Jimmy Wells seems to lack the courage to confront 'Silky' Bob himself. In another sense, 'Silky' Bob betrays the honor of his and Jimmy's friendship because he has turned to a life of crime

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How is O. Henry's "After Twenty Years" a tale of friendship and betrayal?

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O. Henry's "After Twenty Years" may be interpreted as a tale of friendship since the two old friends both return to their favorite restaurant after twenty years as they have promised each other they would. The story may, perhaps, be interpreted as a tale of betrayal because Jimmy Wells seems to lack the courage to confront 'Silky' Bob himself. In another sense, 'Silky' Bob betrays the honor of his and Jimmy's friendship because he has turned to a life of crime