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Some examples of irony are:
How Jimmy, a safe cracker and long time criminal, is engaged to a woman whose father owns a bank.
How Jimmy wasn't supposed to have his tools with him when Agatha got stuck in the safe, and he was forced to show open the safe.
How the detective spends so much time trying to find Jimmy Valentine, and then he watches him at he end, open the safe, and reveal his true identity, yet, he pretends not to know him.
What else can I help you with?
What is the irony for a retrieved reformation?
A safe cracker was engaged to a woman whose father owned a bank.
What is the Verbal Irony in the short story A Retrieved Reformation?
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.
What is the retrieved reformatrion theme?
The correct spelling of the title is 'Retrieved Reformation' and not 'Retrieved Reformatrion.' 'A Retrieved Reformation' was written by O Henry. The theme of the story is that everyone can change.
What two literary devices you encounter in A Retrieved Reformation?
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.
Whonis the protagonist in a retrieved reformation?
The protagonist in "A Retrieved Reformation" by O. Henry is Jimmy Valentine, a professional safe-cracker who undergoes a transformation after falling in love.
What are some examples of irony in O Henrys a retrieved reformation?
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.
What is the falling action for retrieved reformation?
Agatha is freed.
Who is the author of A Retrieved Reformation?
It is set in the turn of the century. idk what time exactlyy
What is the name of the author of Retrieved Reformation?
Author is O. Henry
How does the change happen to jimmy valentine in the retrieved reformation?
Because he blinked.
Who is billy in a retrieved reformation?
In "A Retrieved Reformation" by O. Henry, Billy is a fellow criminal who used to work with Jimmy Valentine before he went to prison. He plays a significant role in the story as he inadvertently leads to Jimmy's reformation by recognizing him and warning him about a potential trap.
What does reformation mean in 'A Retrieved Reformation'?
In "A Retrieved Reformation," reformation refers to a significant change or improvement in a person's behavior or character, particularly in the case of Jimmy Valentine who transforms from being a skilled safecracker to an honest and law-abiding citizen. This reformation is brought about by love and the desire to live a better and more meaningful life.
