The ransom of red chief describe the characterization of red chief from the ransom of red chief by o henry in detail when an author comes right out and describes the characters personality. The ransom of red chief by o henry answer key setting most action takes place in the mountain area surrounding the flat town of summit alabama the time period is likely near the end of the 19th century or beginning of the 20th century as the men are using a horse buggy and are discussing land schemes for out west westward expansion is still going on. The story the ransom of red chief besides being interesting and funny is rather instructive the writer wanted to tell that one has to pay for everything in life one cant steal money as easily as it seems two swindlers who probably more than once had dark cases decided to get money for a boy who turned out to be a real scamp. About press copyright contact us creators advertise developers terms privacy policy safety how youtube works test new features press copyright contact us creators