Answer: C. The decision between loyalty and doing what is right is a hard one to make.
The short story “After Twenty Years” by O. Henry tells the story of two friends. They have agreed to meet after twenty years of not seeing each other. However, when they do, one is a cop and the other one is a wanted criminal. The policeman has to make the decision of remaining loyal to his friend, or doing what is right, which is capture him. This is a difficult choice that the character struggles with.
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Esperanza's character is shown to be a very curious, loving one in the beginning chapters.
She has had to face many challenges in this story, the first one being when Papa dies. Innocent of the power of death, Esperanza is hit with a wave of grief that sends her thinking about Papa even when she leaves Aguascalientes for California. When they get to the camp where they will be staying, Esperanza complains to Isabel, “My papa would never have wanted us to live in a place like this.” Even in a new place where nothing is familiar to her, she thinks of Papa for safety. When Mama gets sick, a new obstacle awaits Esperanza. Though she can cry all she wants, she instead chooses to become la patrona. In other words, she chooses to be strong instead of weak and try to support the family by getting a job.
In this chapter Francisco's new brother is born, and contacts a deadly disease, but miraculously survives
Soda pop has a happy-go-lucky personality. He is very fond of the ladies due to being charming and handsome. Although Soda Pop seems cool all the time he has an interchangeable personality that is a combination of happy and sensitivity. Soda Pop cares for his brothers and friends greatly. His brother Pony Boy deeply admired his cool laid back traits. Soda Pop in general is a loving, happy character with an emotional side.
