O. Henry's life is closely linked to the narrative Red Chief's Ransom. Life was good until O. Henry was accused of embezzling bank funds. OHenry denied the charge but was still put in prison. In prison he wrote and published hundreds of short stories to support his daughter. O. Henry was once asked why he wrote; he responded that every story conveys something about being a person. Being falsely accused may have led O. Henry to communicate his belief that criminals get what they deserve in Red Chief's Ransom. Henry uses a first-person point of view in his writing to emphasize the meaning of a single character. The focus is mainly on Sam, the narrator (337). The first-person point of view is the most limited since the perspective is only one individual. However, this is useful when the author wants to focus on the thoughts and actions of just one character. The first-person point of view is recognized by the words “I” or “we,” as seen on page 337. O Henry's conflict plays an important element in the narrative. In The Ransom of RedChief two conflicts are established, man against man and man against man. This is most common with protagonist versus antagonist or a good versus evil narrative. The most easily recognizable one is the primary conflict, in which Bill and Sam kidnap Johnny and are desperate for money from Ebenezer (337). The secondary conflict occurs when Bill and Sam have difficulty dealing with Johnny (339). Interestingly, Johnny enjoys being kidnapped and connects it to an Indian-on-Indian war game (340). This creates an unexpected and twisting plot throughout the story. The two conflicts... half of the paper... and epilogue. Bill vows that he will pass through the Central, Southern, and Midwestern states and head toward the Canadian border (347). As good a runner as Sam was, Bill was a good mile and a half ahead of him (347). This narrative best shows O.Henry's opinion that criminals get what they deserve.O. Henry integrates his personal beliefs into the narrative The Ransom of Red Chief.O. Henry imparts a lesson to the reader that actions have their consequences. Likewise, in reality, criminals will not be tolerated and will receive their deserved punishment. On the other hand, people who commit good deeds will receive a lasting reward. O. Henry tells the reader that bad deeds will lead to relentless punishment. But like criminals, people are given a second chance to escape and start a new life through Christ.