Theme of a strange story by O'Henry?

Answer 1

William Sydney Porter wrote under the pseudonym, O. Henry. The short stories of O. Henry is remarkable for their 'pun', 'irony', 'wit', 'humour' and unexpected/surprise endings. A Strange Story falls in the category of surprise endings. The contemporary critics found an element of satire in the unexpected end; however, the twist highlights the power of hope that is, at once, one's greatest strength and greatest weakness. It highlights the element of customary sanguinity that wins over possible odds, and provides hope when the truth is otherwise.

Answer 2

In O. Henry's story "The Green Door," the theme revolves around the idea of curiosity and the unexpected surprises that can come from following it. The main character, Rudolf Steiner, is drawn to a mysterious green door and finds himself in a surreal and fantastical world, illustrating the notion that sometimes embracing the unknown can lead to extraordinary experiences and opportunities.