The main characters in "The Four Million" by O. Henry are young lovers Johnsy and Behrman, who are struggling artists living in Greenwich Village, New York City. The story also features Sue, Johnsy's caring roommate who tries to encourage her to stay positive, and Mr. Pneumonia, portrayed as a villain threatening Johnsy's life. The characters explore themes of hope, sacrifice, and the power of perspective in the face of adversity.
The short story "The Cactus" by O. Henry was first published in 1906 in his collection "The Four Million."
It was published in the book "The Trimmed Lamp and Other Stories of the Four Million" in 1919.
Piano salesman Rudolf Steiner the main character in The Green Door by O. Henry. Other characters in the story are a young very poor woman and the man handing out cards for The Green Door.
O. Henry did not say "everyone is worth knowing" in those exact words. However, his stories often focus on the unique qualities of ordinary people and the value of understanding different perspectives.
O. Henry wrote almost 400 short stories. Some of them were collected in "Cabbages and Kings," and others in a collection called "The Four Million." He did not wrote any "stand alone" volumes such as a novel.
The four main settings in "The Last Leaf" by O. Henry are: an old apartment building in Greenwich Village, New York City during autumn, a small artist's studio within the building, a street outside the building where the characters interact, and the specific character's bedroom within the building.
In "At Arms with Morpheus" by O. Henry, the main characters are Soapy, a homeless man who decides to get arrested to spend the winter in jail, and the night watchman at the police station. The story explores themes of poverty, desperation, and the human desire for warmth and security.
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The main characters in "One Thousand Dollars" by O. Henry are young Gillian, the deceased uncle James Dillingham Young, and his lawyer Mr. Middleton. Gillian inherits $1000 from his uncle and learns a valuable lesson about the true value of money.
O. Henry, the pen name for William Sydney Porter, is known for his ironic and unexpected endings in his short stories. In "After Twenty Years," the twist at the end reveals the true identity of the characters, while in "A Service of Love," the conclusion presents a surprising revelation about the characters' intentions.
"Hearts and Crosses" is a short story by O. Henry about a couple who run a boardinghouse where various characters congregate and form connections with each other. The story revolves around the mysterious Miss Mary, who is eventually revealed to be a criminal on the run. The ending features a twist that ties the characters' fates together.
O. Henry was born on September 11, 1862.