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O. Henry is renowned for his New-York-City-based short stories that romanticize everyday life and often feature endings. Famous works like “After Twenty Years” and “The Last Leaf ” showcase his wit, dramatic dialogue, and clever , appealing to both children and adults with their -like atmosphere and unexpected conclusions. Listen to the description of O. Henry and his work’s characteristics. Then complete the summary. 1. Look at the descriptions of the characters in “The Social Triangle” by O. Henry and the picture of their handshakes making a triangle. Guess how the story plays out. 2. A. Background Knowledge After Twenty Years The Gift of theMagi The Last Leaf Ready to Read Billy McMahan A charismatic and influential political leader who enjoys the admiration and respect of his community. Cortlandt Van Duyckink A wealthy and socially elite reformer looking to make a positive impact on the poorer districts. Ikey Snigglefritz A hard-working tailor’s apprentice who dreams big and treasures the moments when he steps into a world beyond his daily routine. 88 I Unit 4