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 tells him to stop breaking safes open, and live a better life. Jimmy responds in shock saying that he has never broken open a safe in his life.
2a. What does the clerk hand to Jimmy as he is released from prison? What does Jimmy do with it?
He gave him five dollars so he could catch a train to the next city. Instead Jimmy spends it on food at a restaurant.
3a. What happens to Jimmy in front of the Elmore Bank?
Jimmy sees a beautiful girl walk by and gets distracted by 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?
The warden probably offered him the advice so that he could have a normal life and not come back to jail. I do agree with the warden because I would not like to see people coming back again, and again into the prison. I think Jimmy responds that way because he didn't want them to know that he was thinking about robing another safe. No I do not believe Jimmy's response.
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 do not think Jimmy will change his life immediately after he gets out of jail because he needs to have someone guide him so he does not make bad choices.
3b. Do you think this is the only thing that changes Jimmy Valentine? Explain.
Yes, because she changes his life and makes him realize he has something to work for and stay with all her 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.
I think that the main conflict in the story is Jimmy's ne w life and his past life. I think this because he is a changed man and is trying to make good choices.
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 when he breaks open the safe to save the girl. I think this because he was willing togo back to jail in order to save her life.
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.
He has met the girl of his dreams and owns a good company. I think they are genuine because he they are true and he is truly a changed man.
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.
It offers him something to live for, and if he didn't find her I don't think he would've changed.
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.
Jimmy, and Jimmy. Jimmy is 3-D because he has changed over time because he no longer robs safes.
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 in the story to create humor or make a point, by Jimmy acting innocent.
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?
Jimmy Valentine. $1,000 award! Lives in the town Elmore. Owns a shoe shop. Fake name- Ralph D. Spencer to disguise himself.
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?
Get food
See family
Get more money
Steal more things
Meet up with some old friends
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.
Medium sized, wealthy man, good posture, business man
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.
platform
5. She ___________________ greeted the guests, happy to show off her new house.
genially
6. I knew he was angry, yet he maintained a __________________ smile.
assiduously
7. I wanted a __________________ to help me plan the party.
confederate
8. He received no __________________, even though he'd never gotten in trouble before.
specious
9. She ___________________ looked over her exam before turning it in.
clemency
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
occurrence
5. orchestera
correct
6. symbol
correct
7. deceatful
deceitful
8. presteage
prestige
9. lightning
correct
10. artical
article
The warden tells him to stop breaking safes open, and live a better life. Jimmy responds in shock saying that he has never broken open a safe in his life.
2a. What does the clerk hand to Jimmy as he is released from prison? What does Jimmy do with it?
He gave him five dollars so he could catch a train to the next city. Instead Jimmy spends it on food at a restaurant.
3a. What happens to Jimmy in front of the Elmore Bank?
Jimmy sees a beautiful girl walk by and gets distracted by 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?
The warden probably offered him the advice so that he could have a normal life and not come back to jail. I do agree with the warden because I would not like to see people coming back again, and again into the prison. I think Jimmy responds that way because he didn't want them to know that he was thinking about robing another safe. No I do not believe Jimmy's response.
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 do not think Jimmy will change his life immediately after he gets out of jail because he needs to have someone guide him so he does not make bad choices.
3b. Do you think this is the only thing that changes Jimmy Valentine? Explain.
Yes, because she changes his life and makes him realize he has something to work for and stay with all her 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.
I think that the main conflict in the story is Jimmy's ne w life and his past life. I think this because he is a changed man and is trying to make good choices.
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 when he breaks open the safe to save the girl. I think this because he was willing togo back to jail in order to save her life.
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.
He has met the girl of his dreams and owns a good company. I think they are genuine because he they are true and he is truly a changed man.
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.
It offers him something to live for, and if he didn't find her I don't think he would've changed.
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.
Jimmy, and Jimmy. Jimmy is 3-D because he has changed over time because he no longer robs safes.
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 in the story to create humor or make a point, by Jimmy acting innocent.
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?
Jimmy Valentine. $1,000 award! Lives in the town Elmore. Owns a shoe shop. Fake name- Ralph D. Spencer to disguise himself.
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?
Get food
See family
Get more money
Steal more things
Meet up with some old friends
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.
Medium sized, wealthy man, good posture, business man
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.
platform
5. She ___________________ greeted the guests, happy to show off her new house.
genially
6. I knew he was angry, yet he maintained a __________________ smile.
assiduously
7. I wanted a __________________ to help me plan the party.
confederate
8. He received no __________________, even though he'd never gotten in trouble before.
specious
9. She ___________________ looked over her exam before turning it in.
clemency
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
occurrence
5. orchestera
correct
6. symbol
correct
7. deceatful
deceitful
8. presteage
prestige
9. lightning
correct
10. artical
article