Short Fiction Essay Plan

"Transients in Arcadia" by O. Henry found in Imprints

Source Question: (pg. 42) How does O. Henry establish Madame Beaumont as a member of high society and therefore an acceptable guest in the Hotel Lotus? Are the two characters protrated as suitable guests?

Source Question (Theory): How does the use of elegant description persuade the reader to
believe Madame Beaumont is of higher class? (See blog below)

Focussing Question: How does O. Henry use description of both the setting and characters as well as tone to persuade his readers Madame Beaumont and Harold Farrington are of a higher class?

Potential Thesis: Through the use of description, comparison and tone, O. Henry effectively creates an illusion of luxurious characters within an elegant setting, easily persuading his readers to believe Madame Beaumont and Harold Farrington are of a higher class.