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Zolol
27 days ago
6

Compare jimmy valentine's transformation in paragraph 30 with the conclusion of the story. how do these two events contributed t

o the story's overall meaning.
paragraph+need evidence
English
1 answer:
Naddika [6.4K]27 days ago
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This passage is taken from 'A Retrieved Reformation' authored by O. Henry.

Clarification:

  • As a criminal, Jimmy Valentine was forced to conceal his identity from society. He lacked friendships, and the notion of marriage seemed distant, despite his notable intelligence, charm, and attractiveness. His transformation begins when he experiences love at first glance with Annabel Adams.
  • By the conclusion of the year, Mr. Ralph Spencer had gained the community's admiration; his shoe store was thriving, and he was set to marry Annabel in two weeks. Mr. Adams, a conventional rural banker, had given his approval of Spencer.
  • Ultimately, May accidentally traps Agatha inside the new safe, engaging the bolts and combination prior to Mr. Adams getting the chance to set them. Agatha finds herself confined in the vault, panicking and short on air. The family grows anxious and pleads with Jimmy to devise a plan for her rescue.
  • In the end, Jimmy greets Price with a friendly smile, remarking, “You finally made it! Well, let’s go. I doubt it matters much now.” Ben begins to act strangely, feigning ignorance of Jimmy’s identity. “You must be mistaken, Mr. Spencer,” Price replies, before exiting the bank.

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