42 the ransom of red chief plot diagram
The ransom of the red chief. by mikaela1234. Create your own! Copy. Create your own! Copy. Storyboard Text. I say we kidnap Mr. Dorsett's kid, and get him to pay a ransom of $2,000. The men are desperate for money, so they decide to do a kidnapping. ... The title "The Ransom of Red Chief" is significant in providing a clue to the reader about the plot. The title is in fact an irony. The title is in fact an irony. In the beginning of the story, the reader thinks that the kidnappers' plan would be successful and they would get the ransom of the little boy in return for his release. The Ransom of Red Chief Plot Analysis. By O. Henry. Previous Next . Plot Analysis. Exposition (Initial Situation) The best laid plans . . . This section starts out with the basic notion: hey, let's kidnap a kid for some quick cash! It establishes the arc of the story, introduces us to the major characters, and even gives us a shoe for the rest ... The ransom of red chief plot ...