Question

What is the most significant happening in the story ‘After Twenty Years​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The most significant happening in the story is when Jimmy Wells sends a police officer in plain clothes to arrest Bob. ... What is the climax of the story “After Twenty Years”? Bob identifies that the man he is talking to is not his friend. Actually, the man is a police officer in plain clothes.

Answer 2

The most significant happening in the story is when Jimmy Wells, the erstwhile friend of Bob, sends a police officer in civil dress to arrest Bob.

• Since Bob has done a criminal offense , Jimmy Wells sends Police to arrest Bob .

• Jimmy Wells is true to his profession and duty.

• Jimmy Wells is loyal to his duty and he does not compromise on his it even if the crime committed is by his long lost best friend .

• Though, he himself couldn't arrest Bob, rather he sends some other police officer to arrest him. This clearly shows that he values his friendship too.

• He sends another man in order to perform his duty so that both friendship and duty goes side by side.

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