Question

what is the theme of the story hearts and hands ​

Answer 1

Answer:

The short story named “Hearts and Hands” is offered by O. Henry. The main theme of thisstory is a focus of society on the appearances. 

The main theme of the story is kindness. The real marshal is a kind man who spares Mr. Easton, as well as Miss Fairchild, some embarrassment with no ulterior motives at all. He gains nothing from doing this.In the story it is shown that if our language and talking skill is good then we can convey anyone to do anything and to obey us.

Answer 2

Answer:

Theme of the story Stone hearts and hands is society's focus on appearances, even though Mr. Easton is a convict , he successfully puts on the air of Marshal so as not to embarrass himself in front of Miss Fairchild. The interaction shows both how their social circles cares about keeping up appearances and how deceptive those appearances can be, since they fail to indicate many things, such as criminality.