A Retrieved Reformation

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A Retrieved Reformation

• By O. Henry

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A Retrieved Reformation Dialectic Journal
Textual Quotes
Response

• The tools will assist Valentine (Spencer) to free
  Agatha from Mr. Adams new safe. However, by
  saving the girl Valentine discloses his true
  identity to Annabel Adams his fiancée.
• Mike Dolan is asking if Valentine has any bank
  robberies scheduled.

• Tools drills, punches, braces and bits,
  jimmies, clamps, augers (pg. 253)
• Got anything on? Asked Mike Dolan (pg. 253)

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A Retrieved Reformation Dialectic Journal
Textual Quotes
Response

• Mr. Ralph Spencer, the phoenix that arose from
  Jimmy Valentines ashes. (pgs. 254-255)

• This is the turning point of the story. Jimmy
  Valentine falls in love with Annabel Adams, the
  bankers daughter, and becomes Ralph D. Spencer.
  He turns away from bank robbery and starts a shoe
  store.

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A Retrieved Reformation Dialectic Journal
Textual Quotes
Response

• With that act Ralph D. Spencer passed away and
  Jimmy Valentine took his place. (Pg. 257)
• Guess your mistaken, Mr. Spencer. Dont
  believe I recognize you. (Pg. 257)

• Spencer visually becomes Valentine in dress and
  manner. He removes his coat and rolls up his
  shirt sleeves. A mischievous light comes into
  his eyes and a queer smile is on his lips.
• Ben Price, the detective, allows Valentine
  (Spencer) the opportunity to become
  rehabilitated.

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Journal Topic 4 A Retrieved
Reformation9/18/07

• Tell about a time that you had to make a
  decision.
• Did you make the right or wrong decision?
• Why?