Literary Elements and Devices I Performance Writing Practice
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Write a few (2 or 3) paragraphs about the ideas in the story "After
Twenty Years" by O. Henry.
• The story's ending
• What do you think of Jimmy's actions in the story? Were
his actions a betrayal of Bob? Is there anything else he
could have done?
• Is friendship forever?
• Do you have friends now that you think you will stay
close with in the future? What is it about your friendship
that you think will last? Discuss.
• Different values, different paths
• Jimmy and Bob were good friends who wanted different things out of life. How do their professions
reflect their different values and the directions their lives took?
complete your assignment in a separate document and submit when done.
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