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After Twenty Years

by O. Henry

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After Twenty Years

"After Twenty Years" is rich with situational irony. The main instance is Bob's unawareness that he's conversing with Jimmy, the friend he's waiting for, leading to his ironic arrest. Bob...

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After Twenty Years

The initial setting of "After Twenty Years" is a quiet, windy street in New York City at around 10 PM, with few people outside due to the cold and threat of rain. Officer Wells didn't arrest Bob...

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After Twenty Years

At the moment of his arrest, Silky Bob would likely feel surprised and betrayed, as he had a high opinion of his friend Jimmy. Despite his suspicions during the encounter, the confirmation in Jimmy's...

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