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Mercedez Barragan
ENG113
Professor Renfro
Essay #4 (final)
Friends For Never
So much can change in twenty years. Is anyone really willing to keep a commitment for that long? This short story After Twenty Years by O. Henry can be enjoyed by all audiences because of the stories crime and suspense. It was written between the years of 1902 and 1905; which effects the setting and plot of the story. This short story expresses a twenty year long commitment between two good old friends. This story appealed to me because of the conflict between one’s friendship and one’s moral duty to his career.
The story takes place around ten o’ clock p.m. on a dark and windy night in New York. The plot begins with a policeman roaming the New York City business avenue, looking for trouble and making sure everything is secure. The policeman comes across an unknown man standing in front of a darkened hardware store, with an unlit cigar in his mouth. The man spoke up quickly to the policeman. The man, named Bob, explains to the policeman that he is just patiently waiting for a friend he is supposed to meet up with at 10 p.m.
“It’s an appointment made twenty years ago. Sounds a little funny to you, doesn’t it?”
He and his friend, Jimmy Wells, had separated exactly twenty years ago due to different career paths. Bob went off to the West in Chicago for his career and Jimmy stayed in New York. The two friends had promised each other that no matter what they would meet at the exact same spot and time, twenty years later ,to reunite.
“It sounds pretty interesting, said the policeman. “Rather a long time between meets though, it seems to me. Haven’t you heard from your friend since you left?”
Bob responded that they had lost track of each other, but if Jimmy...
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...e person is, (family, sister, friend, uncle) anyone should serve their punishment for their crime. I believe Jimmy saved himself and saved his community as well. He saved himself by not proceeding with the friendship. If anyone would have found out, Jimmy could have served jail time for not turning him in. He also saved his community by keeping the streets safe and putting crime away.
In conclusion, you may think you know someone but people can and do change, whether we want them to or not. In Jimmy’s choice of choosing his moral duty over his friendship, is the best possible choice any good loyal person would do. It shows how strong Jimmy is to overcome his long friendship and to save his community and himself. When it comes to choosing what is the right, true and honorable thing to do, making your decision on how you think you should, is what is most important.
A story review of the book. Relationships change over the passing of time as circumstances in life shape a person's way of thinking and way of life. Whether it flourishes or decays depends greatly upon how people react to these alterations. Before it is too late Relationships change over the passing of time as circumstances in life shape a person's way of thinking and way of life. Whether it flourishes or decays depends greatly upon how people react to these alterations.
...g exclusively on the war and men of whom he is in charge of. It ends up taking the death of one of his men, Ted Lavender, for Jimmy to realize that he needed to get his priorities straight; which included, being the leader that his troops deserved. In conclusion, Jimmy’s character traits changed immensely, from several negative traits in the beginning, to ample positive traits in the end. Jimmy took on his responsibility as the First Lieutenant, and began taking the necessary steps to bettering himself, along with his troops.
Before starting this review, I really want to thank Adi Alsaid for what he did at ALA. There weren’t any copies of his book during his set signing time, so what he did was sign a bunch of note cards for all of us who waited in line, and then when we came back the next day he signed a copy. I am so glad I got to meet him, he was so kind and it made me really excited to read his book.
So, over all, this helps you get a better understanding that ethical dilemmas happen for all people, in all walks of life, in many different situations. It shows us we must pay attention to our actions and the actions of others around us. As long as we follow the rules, and ask for a little direction when we don’t know what to do, we will all be better off in our careers as helpers.
Even though this seems like an unimportant fact, I believe it is important. It shows that if Jimmy had more time to make the decision and think about it longer he still would have chosen the exact same scenario. Although my immediate reaction was that the little boy needed to be the priority this ethical dilemma allowed me to look closer into what is truly right or wrong.
He grew up in this small town and knew he would live there forever. He knew every landmark in this area. This place is where he grew up and experienced many adventures. The new journey of his life was exciting, but then he also had a sick feeling in the pit of his stomach of something not right. Three weeks ago John, twenty-four years old, finished his fourth semester of college.
Although Gene hurt Finny, he never questions Gene's loyalty and friendship. Showing how true friends will always believe and trust each other. During a school
Jimmy Valentine is a great, trustworthy man. He saved a girl’s life, and he started to make an honest living. He started his own shoe company to make money. He also fell in love with a beautiful woman. After he found love, he decided to stop robbing. I think that Jimmy should stay free.
...e of this fight. James puts his own life in danger by going against Max because he realizes what he stands for, he stands for the common man and fights for all the people suffering in the depression.
When living sometimes we are faced with difficult decisions that affect our friendships. If you knew you were in a jam, what would you do? Who would you run to? Despite the greasers’ reputation as heartless young criminals, they live by a specific code of friendship and honour. In the novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, there are many instances in which the gang members make selfless choices by putting the needs of others ahead of their own. Three examples are, when the gang has each other’s back, Johnny and Ponyboy’s friendship, and Dally risking his life for Johnny.
Have you ever made any friends via Facebook, Twitter, or Snapchat that you have never met before? I know I have through Twitter due to having the same interests. Some may say those friends are not really your friends, but virtual ones instead. In the article, “The Limits of Friendships,” by Maria Konnikova, she talks about friendships that are made virtually and in reality. The author argues that the use of social media has hindered friendships and face to face connections within one’s social circle, however, she does not address that they have met their closest support group through social media. Face to face connections help identify who one’s true friends are and they are more realistically made when it is in person rather than over social media, but there Konnikova fails to address the fact that social media has allowed many to connect
Jeremy is a courageous person.Courage is showing kindness and supporting others when they need support.Jeremy,because he won’t care what his brothers say about him being friends with the logans,and nice to stacey.Jeremy is a poor white boy that wants to be friends with the logans.He is the only friendly one in his family that actually likes the logans.I picked Jeremy because,he is courageous to others and the logan’s family,and by walking with the logan kids when he could just ride the bus,nice to them.Jeremy could not walk with the logan kids,even though he wanted to he could not,because his family wouldn't let him,Jeremy does not like his brother because,they are mean to him and the logans.’’I wishin ours was jus’ startin’’
There are many types of people in the world and many types of friends. Knowing that, it becomes all the more important to select the right people so that one might have the correct friends, but which types of friends are required? There are ten different types of friends that everybody should have, each fitting into one of three categories: the occasional friends, the benefactors and the greats.
In life we come across many people. Some will hate us while others will adore us. The ones who hate us can be referred to as enemies and the ones who show us adoration are referred to as friends. There are three types of friends. They are the aquaintinces we make in school, the friends we loose as one grows, and best friends who may stray, but never too far away.
As friends, we all make sacrifices for each other. Some friends risk their lives for a friend. An example of this true friendship can be found in the movie, American Pie. Todd had a championship football game, but on the same day there was an All-State choir going on. Todd and his girlfriend were both into choir. He couldn’t be in two places at once, so he gave up his football game so that he could be with his girlfriend. Everyone on the football game looked up to him because he made a sacrifice to be with his girlfriend. When his girlfriend asked why. He responded, I did it for you. This shows friendship through a humble heart.