1a. What advice does the warden give Jimmy just before Jimmy is released from prison? How does Jimmy respond to the warden?
The advice that the warden gives Jimmy is "This is your chance. Make a man of yourself. You're not a bad fellow heart. Stop breaking safes open,and live a better life." Jimmy responds to that by lying
2a. What does the clerk hand to Jimmy as he is released from prison? What does Jimmy do with it?
The clerk hands Jimmy as he is released from prison is five dollars
3a. What happens to Jimmy in front of the Elmore Bank?
Jimmy finds a woman and falls in love with her.
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?
I think that the warden offers this advice because he wants Jimmy to make good choices in life instead of bad choices. Yes, I do agree with the warden. I think that Jimmy responds that way because he might think that the warden wasn't being serious. No, I think that the warden doesn't believes Jimmy's response. No, because you never know if he was framed.
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?
No, I don't think that Jimmy has a good chance of changing his life immediately after his release from prison because it takes time to change. I think what would make it easier for Jimmy to get an honest start by returning all the money that he stole.
3b. Do you think this is the only thing that changes Jimmy Valentine? Explain.
Yes, I do think that this was the only thing that changed Jimmy because if you want to change something about your self then do it just don't change everything.
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.
I think that the main conflict in "A Retrieved Reformation" is Jimmy becoming a new man. No the conflict isn't about Jimmy and the prison system. I think another main conflict is Jimmy and Ben Price because Jimmy has to be aware that Ben isn't following 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 is resolved by Ben Price coming and see that Jimmy didn't steal money when he had the chance to. I also think that the conflict is resolved by Jimmy writing the letter to Billy. Those two events resolve the conflict because it shows that Jimmy has changed to a better man.
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.
Some reasons that Jimmy give for his new and honest life in the letter that he writes to Billy are; giving Billy his tools that he loves and telling Billy how much he loves the woman he is about to marry. Yes, The reasons do seem genuine because love change people and they will do what ever to be with the person that they love.
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.
I think Jimmy's relationship with Annabel offers him that he didn't have before is having someone love him. No, I think that if didn't met Annabel he wouldn't have live an honest life. No, he wouldn't have found them if he didn't met Annabel because he loved Annabel since they both looked at each other.
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.
My opinion of the protagonist in this story is Jimmy Valentine and the antagonist is Jimmy Valentine. I think its man vs self in this short story. O. Henry doesn't rely on one technique because his writing become short sentences that get to the point. Others are long sentences that explain alot and you have to figure out what is going on.
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.
I think what O. Henry used to create humor or to make a point by having Ben Price's last name. Like Jimmy doesn't have to pay the price that he did.
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?
(no answer given)
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?
A list that I want to do what I am free is to go home and try to pretend that those three months didn't happen. I would move somewhere far away and have a fresh start. I will work for a simple place and once I have enough I will make a store and if that is successful I will create a company
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.
(no answer given)
Vocabulary1. I once had a ___________________ that left my muscles very weak.
convulsion
2. The ___________________ he received for stealing the cash seemed fair to me.
confederate
3. He ___________________ left the theater in the middle of the movie.
specious
4. We listened to each candidate's ___________________ before casting our vote.
eminent
5. She ___________________ greeted the guests, happy to show off her new house.
unobtrusively
6. I knew he was angry, yet he maintained a __________________ smile.
genially
7. I wanted a __________________ to help me plan the party.
platform
8. He received no __________________, even though he'd never gotten in trouble before.
retribution
9. She ___________________ looked over her exam before turning it in.
clemency
10. In our grade, Ralph became ___________________ for his superior math abilities.
assiduously
Language, Grammar, and Style1. accessible
Correct
2. cellar
Correct
3. bussiness
Business
4. ocurrance
Correct
5. orchestera
Orchestra
6. symbol
Correct
7. deceatful
Deceitful
8. presteage
Prestige
9. lightning
Correct
10. artical
article
The advice that the warden gives Jimmy is "This is your chance. Make a man of yourself. You're not a bad fellow heart. Stop breaking safes open,and live a better life." Jimmy responds to that by lying
2a. What does the clerk hand to Jimmy as he is released from prison? What does Jimmy do with it?
The clerk hands Jimmy as he is released from prison is five dollars
3a. What happens to Jimmy in front of the Elmore Bank?
Jimmy finds a woman and falls in love with her.
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?
I think that the warden offers this advice because he wants Jimmy to make good choices in life instead of bad choices. Yes, I do agree with the warden. I think that Jimmy responds that way because he might think that the warden wasn't being serious. No, I think that the warden doesn't believes Jimmy's response. No, because you never know if he was framed.
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?
No, I don't think that Jimmy has a good chance of changing his life immediately after his release from prison because it takes time to change. I think what would make it easier for Jimmy to get an honest start by returning all the money that he stole.
3b. Do you think this is the only thing that changes Jimmy Valentine? Explain.
Yes, I do think that this was the only thing that changed Jimmy because if you want to change something about your self then do it just don't change everything.
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.
I think that the main conflict in "A Retrieved Reformation" is Jimmy becoming a new man. No the conflict isn't about Jimmy and the prison system. I think another main conflict is Jimmy and Ben Price because Jimmy has to be aware that Ben isn't following 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 is resolved by Ben Price coming and see that Jimmy didn't steal money when he had the chance to. I also think that the conflict is resolved by Jimmy writing the letter to Billy. Those two events resolve the conflict because it shows that Jimmy has changed to a better man.
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.
Some reasons that Jimmy give for his new and honest life in the letter that he writes to Billy are; giving Billy his tools that he loves and telling Billy how much he loves the woman he is about to marry. Yes, The reasons do seem genuine because love change people and they will do what ever to be with the person that they love.
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.
I think Jimmy's relationship with Annabel offers him that he didn't have before is having someone love him. No, I think that if didn't met Annabel he wouldn't have live an honest life. No, he wouldn't have found them if he didn't met Annabel because he loved Annabel since they both looked at each other.
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.
My opinion of the protagonist in this story is Jimmy Valentine and the antagonist is Jimmy Valentine. I think its man vs self in this short story. O. Henry doesn't rely on one technique because his writing become short sentences that get to the point. Others are long sentences that explain alot and you have to figure out what is going on.
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.
I think what O. Henry used to create humor or to make a point by having Ben Price's last name. Like Jimmy doesn't have to pay the price that he did.
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?
(no answer given)
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?
A list that I want to do what I am free is to go home and try to pretend that those three months didn't happen. I would move somewhere far away and have a fresh start. I will work for a simple place and once I have enough I will make a store and if that is successful I will create a company
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.
(no answer given)
Vocabulary1. I once had a ___________________ that left my muscles very weak.
convulsion
2. The ___________________ he received for stealing the cash seemed fair to me.
confederate
3. He ___________________ left the theater in the middle of the movie.
specious
4. We listened to each candidate's ___________________ before casting our vote.
eminent
5. She ___________________ greeted the guests, happy to show off her new house.
unobtrusively
6. I knew he was angry, yet he maintained a __________________ smile.
genially
7. I wanted a __________________ to help me plan the party.
platform
8. He received no __________________, even though he'd never gotten in trouble before.
retribution
9. She ___________________ looked over her exam before turning it in.
clemency
10. In our grade, Ralph became ___________________ for his superior math abilities.
assiduously
Language, Grammar, and Style1. accessible
Correct
2. cellar
Correct
3. bussiness
Business
4. ocurrance
Correct
5. orchestera
Orchestra
6. symbol
Correct
7. deceatful
Deceitful
8. presteage
Prestige
9. lightning
Correct
10. artical
article
Jimmy is a very happy man. He is in love with a woman named Annabel. He is kind and gives more than receives. He has come a long way to be happy with his new fiance.