Nemesis and the Candy Man
The story revolves around a man who seeks revenge against a wealthy businessman who wronged him in the past. The protagonist's plan involves manipulating the businessman into committing a crime that will result in his downfall.
By O. Henry · First published 1907 · Genre: Romantic Fiction, Short Story, Social Commentary · 2,628 words
First lines
"We sail at eight in the morning on the Celtic," said Honoria, plucking a loose thread from her lace sleeve.
"I heard so," said young Ives, dropping his hat, and muffing it as he tried to catch it, "and I came around to wish you a pleasant voyage."
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: O. Henry
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romantic Fiction, Short Story, Social Commentary, Humor, Slice of Life
- Length: 2,628 words
- Structure: 1 section, 67 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Romantic Fiction — The central plot revolves around romantic relationships and the complexities of love, particularly the interactions between Ives and Honoria, as well as the candy man's unrequited affection.
- Short Story — The narrative is concise and structured as a short story, focusing on character interactions and a specific moment in time.
- Social Commentary — The story reflects on social class differences and the dynamics between characters from different backgrounds, particularly through the lens of the candy man and Mademoiselle.
- Humor — The dialogue and character interactions contain elements of humor, particularly in the candy man's responses and the absurdity of the social situations.
Tags
Short Story · American Literature · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Class Conflict · Poverty · Wealth · Inequality · Morality Tale · Fate vs Free Will · Irony