Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this story.
Reread this example of foreshadowing from “After Twenty Years” by O. Henry.
Trying doors as he went, twirling his club with many intricate and artful movements, turning now and then to cast his watchful eye a down the pacific thoroughfare, the officer, with his stalwart form and slight swagger, made a fine picture of a guardian of the peace.
Which statement best explains how the author's use of foreshadowing affects
the story?
A) It sets the stage that a police officer will be betrayed in this story by the man described as a "stalwart form."
B) It indicates that the police officer described takes his job seriously and suggests that he will do his duty no matter what.
C) It suggests that the man of the law who is keeping an eye on things with a "slight swagger" may not be as safe as he thinks.
D) It provides important information about the setting, showing that this area is being well-protected by a keen policeman.
