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Symbolism In Ransom Of Red Chief
{T} In the story, “ Ransom of Red Chief “ by O. Henry one should not feel sympathy for the kidnappers.{ D1} Bill and Sam wanted a lot of money. {S1} Because of that Bill and Sam chose commit a crime.{D2} Bill and Sam chooses to steal the wealthy fathers boy.{S2} The little red headed boy hit Bill in the face with a brick and put up a fight. {D3} Bill And Sam chooses to keep the stolen the boy in a cave until they got their money.{S3} The little boy was riding on Bill’s back for an hour with no break. {D4}Bill and Sam’s idea to steal the boy and tell the father to pay them 2,000 dollars to give him back didn’t work.{S4} Bill and Sam had to pay the father $250 to get rid of the boy. {C} In the story “ Ransom of Red Chief “ by O. Henry one should

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