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What does it mean?
The world is full of ideas; O Henry's twists influenced his view of storytelling.
In plain terms
O Henry and the world teach that there are many twists and ideas.
What can you take from it?
Expect the unexpected in stories and life.

Where it applies

  • writing
  • thinking
  • learning

Putting it to work

  • read widely
  • expect twists

Questions to consider

  • What surprises me?
  • What influenced me?

Another view

Not all stories or ideas need paradoxical twists.

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