Hope this is not too much.. But if someone could read the short story "After 20 Years," which you can find a pdf of it when you google it, I would be forever grateful..
And then do a plot map of the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution.
I will give brainiest.

Henry's short story, 'After Twenty Years,' focuses on the reunion of two old friends: Jimmy and Bob. Through their brief encounter, the two explore the themes of friendship, loyalty, and trust. Bob's punctuality in keeping his meeting with Jimmy perhaps best demonstrates his loyalty to their friendship

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