Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this story.

How does O. Henry craft "After Twenty Years" to create surprise?

The author uses parallel plots to make unlikely connections between the characters.

The author focuses on Jimmy to distract readers from the identity of the other policeman.

The author presents false information about the characters throughout the story.

The author withholds information about Bob's true identity until the end of the story.

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Joslyn Small

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3 November, 15:33

Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this story.

How does O. Henry craft "After Twenty Years" to create surprise?

The author uses parallel plots to make unlikely connections between the characters.

The author focuses on Jimmy to distract readers from the identity of the other policeman.

The author presents false information about the characters throughout the story.

The author withholds information about Bob's true identity until the end of the story.

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Anya Lowe · Answer 1

The correct option is the last one. At the end of the story, O. Henry reveals Bob's real identity - a well-known criminal.

His old friend Jimmy is a police officer but does not want to arrest Bob, so another policeman dressed as a civilian is ordered to capture him.