Question

In spite of the fact that the story deals with kidnapping of a child and involves the plans of 'two desperate men,' the tone of 'The Ransom of Red Chief' is comic?

1) True
2) False

Answer 1

True The tone of 'The Ransom of Red Chief' is indeed comic, despite the serious subject matter of child kidnapping, due to the humorous and ironic situations presented in the story.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that the tone of 'The Ransom of Red Chief' is comic, even though it deals with the kidnapping of a child and involves the plans of 'two desperate men,' is True. The story, written by O. Henry, is indeed a comic tale despite its serious subject matter.

This is largely due to the unexpected turns the story takes and the humorous situations that the kidnappers find themselves in as a result of the child's unruly and mischievous behavior. Instead of being scared or upset, the child, Red Chief, enjoys his time away from home to the point that the kidnappers are the ones who feel desperate.

The irony and light-hearted approach to what would typically be a tense and grim situation is what gives the story its comedic tone.