An O. Henry ending refers to a plot twist at the end of a story that is unexpected or ironic, designed to surprise or shock the reader. It is named after the American author O. Henry, known for his short stories with clever and often bittersweet endings.
The surprising ending of O' Henry's short story is that the man dressed roughly is truly the marshal and he just lied for Mr. Easton because he saw the chemistry between Mr. Easton and Miss Fairchild. That is why he said "My butterfly days are over, I fear."
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"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.
In the short story The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry, the character Della buys a curling iron after Mme. Sofronnie leaves. The story is well known for its surprise twist ending.
The short story "The Cactus" by O. Henry was first published in 1906 in his collection "The Four Million."
O. Henry died on June 5, 1910. - Answer from the book Writing is my business: The story of O. Henry. By Peggy Caravantes.
a story in which irony plays a key role
a story in which irony plays a key role
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In "The Last Leaf" by O. Henry, the antagonist can be considered to be pneumonia, representing the illness that threatens the main character, Johnsy. It is the disease that weakens Johnsy's will to live and poses a significant challenge throughout the story.
The exposition is the introduction of the story. When the narrator tells the reader about his plan to kidnap a child to get money.