Question

Which of the following best describes a central theme of the text "After Twenty Years"?

Answer 1

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.