Question

Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of the story.

Which statement best explains how O. Henry's use of third-person narration in "After Twenty Years" affects the story?

A) It allows O. Henry to create dialogue for multiple characters.
B) It lets O. Henry spend less time describing the setting.
C) It gives O. Henry a way to keep key information about both main characters hidden until the end.
D) It forces O. Henry to begin the story with action rather than with a character's internal thoughts.

Answer 1

C) It gives O. Henry a way to keep key information about both main characters hidden until the end.