Retrieved Reformation Writing in 1st person, as if you are Ben Price, justify your decision to let Jimmy Valentine walk away and continue his life as Ralph Spencer. Find evidence directly from the story to support your arguments. This evidence needs to be strong enough that it persuades your lieutenant so you can keep your job. Be sure to quote O. Henry’s words directly and put the page number of each text piece in parenthesis after each quote.
This assignment is ONLY a list of text evidence that would support your decision to let Jimmy Valentine go. You will need to find at least 3 pieces of evidence to support your opinion, but you may find more.