Question

Theme of Hearts and Hands by O. Henry

Answer 1

1. Compassion

2. Appearances can be deceptive

Answer 2

One of the primary themes of O. Henry's story "Hearts and Hands" is the society's focus on the appearances.

Even though Mr. Easton was a convict, he successfully pulled on the respectful air of a marshal so as not to embarrass his own self esteem in front of his beloved Miss Fairchild.

The interaction reflected how much the social circle cares about the keeping up of the appearances.