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The Furnished Room
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Essay Topics
Why might O. Henry have chosen the title “The Furnished Room” for the short story? What is the furnished room’s significance to the plot development and themes of the text?
“The Furnished Room” is often incorporated in ghost story collections and featured at Halloween. Write an essay examining what elements, literary devices, and word choice in the text make it uniquely suited to be a ghost story.
Examine how the setting of the text impacts the plot and themes of “The Furnished Room.” Why is the setting so important to the story’s message?
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