POV and Perspectives in "After Twenty Years"

What point of view is "After Twenty Years" by O. Henry written in?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient

How does the point of view affect the reader's understanding of the characters' thoughts and feelings in "After Twenty Years"?

• It allows readers to understand the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

• It limits the readers' understanding to the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

• It provides a detailed analysis of each character's future.

• It does not provide any insight into the characters' thoughts or feelings.

Which character's perspective is primarily focused on in "After Twenty Years"?

• The policeman

• Bob

• Jimmy Wells

• The narrator

How do the perspectives of Bob and Jimmy Wells differ in "After Twenty Years"?

• Bob is focused on the past, while Jimmy is focused on the present.

• Bob is optimistic about the future, while Jimmy is pessimistic.

• Bob views loyalty as paramount, while Jimmy prioritizes upholding the law.

• There is no difference in their perspectives.

What impact does the third person limited point of view have on the story's twist ending in "After Twenty Years"?

• It makes the twist ending predictable from the beginning.

• It keeps the twist ending a surprise by limiting the information available to the reader.

• It has no impact on the effectiveness of the twist ending.

• It confuses the reader, making the twist ending difficult to understand.