Question

How does O. Henry's use of third-person narration in "After Twenty Years" affect the story?

choose only 1

It focuses the reader on one character's thoughts and feelings.


It allows the reader to get to know each character.


It confounds the reader with too much information.


It forges a bond between the reader and the main character.

Answer 1

It allows the reader to get to know each character.

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Answer 2

O. Henry's use of third-person narration in "After Twenty Years" affects the story by forging a bond between the reader and the main character. Henry’s use of third person narration allowed him to narrate the story through what is done and seen and not by what the characters thinks. The third person narration was effective in handling the surprise climax of the story’s end.