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Analysis Of Ransom Of The Red Chief

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Objective Summary: “Ransom of the Red Chief,” By O’Henry The author O’ Henry shares the hilarious and very ironic story of two kidnappers and a boy named Johnny in the short story titled, “Ransom of the Red Chief.” At first, we are introduced with Bill and Sam, two “desperate men” who are in need of $2,000. They decide the best way to obtain this needed money is to kidnap the son of the rich and wealthy Ebenezer Dorset, a boy who was just ten years old. Bill and Sam are successful in kidnapping the child, and bring him to a cave outside of the small town, Summit. Throughout the story, readers find that Johnny is not at all frightened about his kidnapping, and is actually enjoying it. He names himself “Red Chief,” and continually pesters both
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