O. Henry, "A Ramble in Aphasia"

Discussion questions: O. Henry (1910)

1. O. Henry's short stories are famous for their final plot twists. Could you see this one coming?

2. Are there any modern parallels to the way in which the protagonist escapes his ordinary life?

3. How does O. Henry use little details to keep the tone humorous? What other writing strategies help create the humor?