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The Ransom of Red Chief
Book • 2007
O.
Henry's 'The Ransom of Red Chief' is a comic short story about two hapless kidnappers who abduct a mischievous boy and quickly regret their decision as the child's behavior turns the tables.
The kidnappers end up paying the boy's father to take him back, creating an ironic twist on expectations.
Known for O. Henry's trademark surprise endings and light satire, the story critiques criminal incompetence and human foibles.
Its brevity and humor have kept it popular in anthologies and classroom collections.
The tale demonstrates O. Henry's skill at compact storytelling with a punchline.
Henry's 'The Ransom of Red Chief' is a comic short story about two hapless kidnappers who abduct a mischievous boy and quickly regret their decision as the child's behavior turns the tables.
The kidnappers end up paying the boy's father to take him back, creating an ironic twist on expectations.
Known for O. Henry's trademark surprise endings and light satire, the story critiques criminal incompetence and human foibles.
Its brevity and humor have kept it popular in anthologies and classroom collections.
The tale demonstrates O. Henry's skill at compact storytelling with a punchline.
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