The theme with acts as a text-to-text connection between "After Twenty Years" and "Hawk" is "People with integrity remain true to themselves" (Option D)
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Who wrote "After Twenty Years"?</h3>
William Sydney Porter, better known as O. Henry, was an American writer most known for his short tales, though he also authored poetry and non-fiction.
His works include the novels such as:
- Cabbages and Kings,
- "The Gift of the Magi,"
- "The Duplicity of Hargraves," and
- "The Ransom of Red Chief."
He wrote the book "After Twenty Years."
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Who wrote Hawk?</h3>
James Brendan Patterson is a writer from the United States.
His work includes the Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, Women's Murder Club, Maximum Ride, Daniel X, NYPD Red, Witch and Wizard, and Private series, as well as several stand-alone thrillers, non-fiction, and romantic novels.
Hawk was written by him.
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