Question

Consider what you learned about change in this lesson and in the story. Think about the theme of "people can change for

Answer 1

At the beginning of the story, Jimmy Valentine is eager to get back to his old ways. He packs his suitcase of “burglar’s tools” and leaves town. However, when he reaches Elmore, he falls in love with Annabel Adams. He “looked into her eyes, forgot what he was, and became another man.” His love for Annabel drives him to change his ways and live a decent life. He is able to change for the better for her.

Answer 2

Answer:

At the beginning of the story, Jimmy Valentine is eager to get back to his old ways. He packs his suitcase of “burglar’s tools” and leaves town. However, when he reaches Elmore, he falls in love with Annabel Adams. He “looked into her eyes, forgot what he was, and became another man.” His love for Annabel drives him to change his ways and live a decent life. He is able to change for the better for her.

Similarly, Ben Price believes at the beginning of the story that Jimmy has “resumed business.” He thinks Jimmy is responsible for the string of bank robberies. He believes that Jimmy wants to marry Annabel, a “banker’s daughter,” only to rob the bank. However, he sees Jimmy rescue the girl trapped in the safe. He sees that Jimmy doesn’t take anything else from the safe. Price believes Jimmy has changed for the better.