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A Retrieved Reformation shows the main character changing from a thief to a respectable man. Also, in the end, the main character saves a girl that is locked in a bank vault, and has to use his previously learned bank robbing skills to get her out, and this time for good.

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An example of verbal irony in the story A Retrieved Reformation would be when the warden is saying "Oh , no. Of course not." That is the response to Jimmy Valentine saying, "Me? I have never cracked a safe in my life." This is an example of verbal irony because we all know that Jimmy Valentine is a burglar and he has cracked open a safe before. Remember that verbal irony is basically sarcasm.


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In "A Retrieved Reformation" by O. Henry, foreshadowing is used when hints are given that Jimmy Valentine may not have completely reformed. Irony is also utilized when Jimmy's safe-cracking skills, which he renounced, end up saving a child's life and ultimately lead to his redemption.


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In "A Retrieved Reformation" by O. Henry (sometimes known as "Jimmy Valentine"), irony is present in several ways. One example is when Jimmy, a skilled safecracker, decides to go straight after falling in love. This is ironic because his criminal expertise ultimately helps him in his redemption. Another instance of irony is when Jimmy, who was previously known for breaking into safes, ends up saving a child trapped in one, showcasing his transformation.


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