In 3–5 complete sentences, explain how the author develops the theme of "Rules of the Game". You can discuss how the author uses
characters, conflict, events, or the setting to develop the theme; discuss only the elements that apply. Provide at least two examples from the text to show how the author develops the theme of your selected short story.
Explanation:The author develops the theme of my Module One short story by describing how the character acts, the setting which is prison, and how he doesn't trust anyone in the prison. Condensed Milk shows how the main character usually acts deceiving and how he is working in horrible conditions that cause him to starve. (That creates a motive and evidence of actions that he has done before) the story also shows that he is in prison. (This shows us that he did something bad and now is getting consequences) In addition, he doesn't trust anyone, so he was able to analyze the situation and make the best out of it. He got 2 cans of condensed milk instead of risking his life.
In "The Gift of the Magi," O. Henry most likely uses the irony of the couple's gifts to express the theme that expensive gifts are sometimes a mistake. love and sacrifice for others is the highest virtue
