Investigate, Inquire, and Imagine1a. What advice does the warden give Jimmy just before Jimmy is released from prison? How does Jimmy respond to the warden?
The warden told Jimmy to live a better life and to stop cracking vaults. Jimmy responds as if he is surprised.
2a. What does the clerk hand to Jimmy as he is released from prison? What does Jimmy do with it?
The clerk hands Jimmy five dollars when he was released from the prison. Jimmy gives it to a blind man.
3a. What happens to Jimmy in front of the Elmore Bank?
Jimmy walks past a women with whom he falls in love with.
1b. Why do you think the warden offers this advice? Do you agree with the warden? Why do you think Jimmy responds the way he does? Do you think the warden believes Jimmy's response? Do you believe Jimmy's response?
The warded offers this advice to help Jimmy stay away from crime. I think Jimmy responded in this way because he knew he was going to go back anyways.
2b. Do you think Jimmy has a good chance of changing his life immediately after his release from prison? Why, or why not? What would make it easier for Jimmy to get an honest start?
I think Jimmy doesn't have a good chance of changing his life immediately after his relief. It would be easier for Jimmy to get an honest start if
3b. Do you think this is the only thing that changes Jimmy Valentine? Explain.
No, i think another thing that changed Jimmy was him saving Annabel's sister's daughter who got stuck in a vault. This shows that he is willing to give up his identity to save a life.
4a. Identify what you think is the main or central conflict in "A Retrieved Reformation." Is the main conflict between Jimmy and the prison system? Jimmy's new life and his past life? Jimmy and Ben Price? Explain.
The main conflict is between Jimmy and his past life. This is because his past life almost comes back and gets him.
4b. Based on your analysis of the central conflict in the story, what is the point in which that conflict gets resolved? In other words, what finally ends the conflict? Is it when Jimmy falls in love? When Jimmy writes the letter to Billy? When Ben Price pretends not to recognize Jimmy? Why does this event resolve the conflict?
The conflict gets resolved in the very end when Ben Price pretends he doesn't recognize Jimmy.
5a. What reasons does Jimmy give for his new and honest life in the letter he writes to Billy. Do the reasons seem genuine? Explain.
A reason Jimmy gives for his new honest life is that he is going to be married to who he thinks is the best lady in the world. These reasons seems genuine.
5b. What do you think Jimmy's relationship with Annabel offers him that he didn't have before? If Jimmy hadn't met Annabel, how else do you think he could have found the qualities that would make him want to live an honest life? Do you think he would have found them had he not met Annabel? Explain.
Jimmy's relationship gives him a chance to start a new life. If he hadn't met Annabel, he wouldn't have the qualities to make him live an honest life. This is because love is extremely powerful.
Understanding LiteratureCharacter and Characterization. Who is the protagonist in this story? Who is the antagonist in this story? Categorize each of these characters as one-dimensional or three-dimensional, and explain why. Identify some examples of O. Henry's use of characterization in the story. Does he use all three techniques of characterization? Does he rely on one technique more than the others? Explain.
The protagonist is Jimmy, while I don't think there is an Antagonist. Jimmy is three-dimensional because you never know what he is thinking, and he changes throughout the story.
Verbal Irony. Look back through the story and complete your graphic organizer. For each example of verbal irony, note what you think the true meaning is and how it adds to the story. In general, how does O. Henry use verbal irony in this story—to create humor or to make a point? Explain your answer.
O. Henry uses verbal irony to add comedy to the story. An example ofd this was when Annabel hold up Jimmy's bag of tools, she says that is must be filled with gold because of how heavy it is. This is funny because it is used to steal gold.
Writer's Journal1. Imagine that you are Ben Price before he meets up with Jimmy Valentine in the town of Elmore. Write the copy for a wanted poster for the capture of Jimmy Valentine. What important clues will you include on the poster to help citizens recall whether they have seen Jimmy Valentine anywhere and thereby help the police capture him?
Wanted: Jimmy Valentine.
Young man, dresses well, inconspicuous, overly nice.
2. Imagine that you are Jimmy Valentine sitting in your cell after you have just been told that you'll be released from prison soon. Write an outline or a long narrative list of what you want to do once you are free. Do you want to go back to committing burglary? Do you want to make a fresh start? If so, how will you do it? Can you think of a way to make a fresh start that doesn't involve burglary?
The first thing I would do is live with my parents until I make enough money to get off the ground and start a new life.
3. Create a character sketch for Jimmy Valentine. Note details about his physical appearance, the way he talks, his personality, events in his life, and any significant changes in his personality or behavior.
Jimmy Valentine is nice, funny, smart, dresses well, and a good friend. He acts like any other man and has very good behavior.
Vocabulary1. I once had a ___________________ that left my muscles very weak.
convulsion
2. The ___________________ he received for stealing the cash seemed fair to me.
retribution
3. He ___________________ left the theater in the middle of the movie.
unobtrusively
4. We listened to each candidate's ___________________ before casting our vote.
unobtrusively
5. She ___________________ greeted the guests, happy to show off her new house.
genially
6. I knew he was angry, yet he maintained a __________________ smile.
specious
7. I wanted a __________________ to help me plan the party.
confederate
8. He received no __________________, even though he'd never gotten in trouble before.
retribution
9. She ___________________ looked over her exam before turning it in.
assiduously
10. In our grade, Ralph became ___________________ for his superior math abilities.
eminent
Language, Grammar, and Style1. accessible
correct
2. cellar
correct
3. bussiness
business
4. ocurrance
occurence
5. orchestera
orchestra
6. symbol
correct
7. deceatful
deceitful
8. presteage
prestige
9. lightning
correct
10. artical
article
The warden told Jimmy to live a better life and to stop cracking vaults. Jimmy responds as if he is surprised.
2a. What does the clerk hand to Jimmy as he is released from prison? What does Jimmy do with it?
The clerk hands Jimmy five dollars when he was released from the prison. Jimmy gives it to a blind man.
3a. What happens to Jimmy in front of the Elmore Bank?
Jimmy walks past a women with whom he falls in love with.
1b. Why do you think the warden offers this advice? Do you agree with the warden? Why do you think Jimmy responds the way he does? Do you think the warden believes Jimmy's response? Do you believe Jimmy's response?
The warded offers this advice to help Jimmy stay away from crime. I think Jimmy responded in this way because he knew he was going to go back anyways.
2b. Do you think Jimmy has a good chance of changing his life immediately after his release from prison? Why, or why not? What would make it easier for Jimmy to get an honest start?
I think Jimmy doesn't have a good chance of changing his life immediately after his relief. It would be easier for Jimmy to get an honest start if
3b. Do you think this is the only thing that changes Jimmy Valentine? Explain.
No, i think another thing that changed Jimmy was him saving Annabel's sister's daughter who got stuck in a vault. This shows that he is willing to give up his identity to save a life.
4a. Identify what you think is the main or central conflict in "A Retrieved Reformation." Is the main conflict between Jimmy and the prison system? Jimmy's new life and his past life? Jimmy and Ben Price? Explain.
The main conflict is between Jimmy and his past life. This is because his past life almost comes back and gets him.
4b. Based on your analysis of the central conflict in the story, what is the point in which that conflict gets resolved? In other words, what finally ends the conflict? Is it when Jimmy falls in love? When Jimmy writes the letter to Billy? When Ben Price pretends not to recognize Jimmy? Why does this event resolve the conflict?
The conflict gets resolved in the very end when Ben Price pretends he doesn't recognize Jimmy.
5a. What reasons does Jimmy give for his new and honest life in the letter he writes to Billy. Do the reasons seem genuine? Explain.
A reason Jimmy gives for his new honest life is that he is going to be married to who he thinks is the best lady in the world. These reasons seems genuine.
5b. What do you think Jimmy's relationship with Annabel offers him that he didn't have before? If Jimmy hadn't met Annabel, how else do you think he could have found the qualities that would make him want to live an honest life? Do you think he would have found them had he not met Annabel? Explain.
Jimmy's relationship gives him a chance to start a new life. If he hadn't met Annabel, he wouldn't have the qualities to make him live an honest life. This is because love is extremely powerful.
Understanding LiteratureCharacter and Characterization. Who is the protagonist in this story? Who is the antagonist in this story? Categorize each of these characters as one-dimensional or three-dimensional, and explain why. Identify some examples of O. Henry's use of characterization in the story. Does he use all three techniques of characterization? Does he rely on one technique more than the others? Explain.
The protagonist is Jimmy, while I don't think there is an Antagonist. Jimmy is three-dimensional because you never know what he is thinking, and he changes throughout the story.
Verbal Irony. Look back through the story and complete your graphic organizer. For each example of verbal irony, note what you think the true meaning is and how it adds to the story. In general, how does O. Henry use verbal irony in this story—to create humor or to make a point? Explain your answer.
O. Henry uses verbal irony to add comedy to the story. An example ofd this was when Annabel hold up Jimmy's bag of tools, she says that is must be filled with gold because of how heavy it is. This is funny because it is used to steal gold.
Writer's Journal1. Imagine that you are Ben Price before he meets up with Jimmy Valentine in the town of Elmore. Write the copy for a wanted poster for the capture of Jimmy Valentine. What important clues will you include on the poster to help citizens recall whether they have seen Jimmy Valentine anywhere and thereby help the police capture him?
Wanted: Jimmy Valentine.
Young man, dresses well, inconspicuous, overly nice.
2. Imagine that you are Jimmy Valentine sitting in your cell after you have just been told that you'll be released from prison soon. Write an outline or a long narrative list of what you want to do once you are free. Do you want to go back to committing burglary? Do you want to make a fresh start? If so, how will you do it? Can you think of a way to make a fresh start that doesn't involve burglary?
The first thing I would do is live with my parents until I make enough money to get off the ground and start a new life.
3. Create a character sketch for Jimmy Valentine. Note details about his physical appearance, the way he talks, his personality, events in his life, and any significant changes in his personality or behavior.
Jimmy Valentine is nice, funny, smart, dresses well, and a good friend. He acts like any other man and has very good behavior.
Vocabulary1. I once had a ___________________ that left my muscles very weak.
convulsion
2. The ___________________ he received for stealing the cash seemed fair to me.
retribution
3. He ___________________ left the theater in the middle of the movie.
unobtrusively
4. We listened to each candidate's ___________________ before casting our vote.
unobtrusively
5. She ___________________ greeted the guests, happy to show off her new house.
genially
6. I knew he was angry, yet he maintained a __________________ smile.
specious
7. I wanted a __________________ to help me plan the party.
confederate
8. He received no __________________, even though he'd never gotten in trouble before.
retribution
9. She ___________________ looked over her exam before turning it in.
assiduously
10. In our grade, Ralph became ___________________ for his superior math abilities.
eminent
Language, Grammar, and Style1. accessible
correct
2. cellar
correct
3. bussiness
business
4. ocurrance
occurence
5. orchestera
orchestra
6. symbol
correct
7. deceatful
deceitful
8. presteage
prestige
9. lightning
correct
10. artical
article