The irony at the end of "Hearts and Hands" by O. Henry is that the man who pretends to be a marshal to impress the woman turns out to be a criminal being escorted by a real marshal. This twist highlights the man's deception and the misunderstanding between the characters.
The audience finds out that Easton was not really the Marshal, because they need their right hand to shake hands with other people and to shoot with.
In "Hearts and Hands" by O. Henry, the protagonist's nervous behavior with another passenger on the train foreshadows her connection to the marshal. Additionally, the marshal's hidden handcuffs hint at his true identity and purpose on the train.
well T.P. with our hearts and hands
well T.P. with our hearts and hands
The story "Hearts and Hands" is told by an omniscient narrator.
The story "Hearts and Hands" is told by an omniscient narrator.
The protagonist in O. Henry's short story "Hearts and Hands" is Miss Fairchild, a woman who is traveling on a train. The narrative follows the interaction between Miss Fairchild and a marshal named Easton, who is escorting a prisoner to his execution.
The rising action in "Hearts and Hands" by O. Henry occurs as the protagonist, Easton, and Miss Fairchild travel together on the train. This is evident when the marshal boards the train and reveals Easton's true identity as a criminal on the run. The tension builds as Easton's true motives and background are slowly unveiled, leading to the climax of the story.
The cast of With Hands and Hearts - 1974 includes: Helen Hayes as Narrator
"Hearts and Hands" is a short story by O. Henry about two characters, Miss Fairchild and Mr. Easton, who share a train journey together. The story revolves around a twist ending where it is revealed that Mr. Easton is actually a convicted criminal being escorted to prison by a marshal, and Miss Fairchild is the marshal's accomplice who helps ensure his capture. The story explores themes of deception, appearances versus reality, and the complexities of human nature.
he makes hearts with his hands...if that's what you mean.