The document discusses the characters in O. Henry's story 'While the Auto Awaits', focusing on a young woman who pretends to be wealthy and a young man who claims to be poor, both hiding their true backgrounds. Set in early 20th century New York City, the plot involves themes of deception and social expectations as the characters confront their realities. Key conflicts arise from their lies and the waitress's revelation of the woman's true identity.

1. WHILE THE AUTO
AWAITS
by : O. Henry

2. CHARACTERS

3. THE YOUNG WOMAN
She is a dishonest character who pretends to be
wealthy while reading in the park, but she's actually
from a poorer background.

4. THE YOUNG MAN OR MR.
PARKENSTACKER
He claims to be poor and tells that he is a cashier. He
was captivated by the young woman, but he is actually
from a wealthy family.

5. THE WAITRESS
She is a straight forward and honest character. In the
play, the waitress approaches the young girl and says
she is late for work.

6. PLOT
The woman is waiting for her
chauffeur-driven car. She
strikes up a conversation with
the young man, who is
unaware of his wealth.
EVENT 1 EVENT 2
The young woman lied about being
wealthy then leaves after her true
identity being revealed, the young
man followed her because she left her
book but suddenly stopped and told
his chauffeur to bring him into a club.

7. SETTING
• TIME (WHEN) : During the twilight in 1900 - 1910
• PLACE (WHERE) : In a park, New York City

8. CONFLICT

9. 1. The young woman lies about being rich and wealthy
but turns out that she was actually a waitress. This
reflect her desire to escape her poor reality.

10. 2. the young man claims to be a cashier working in a
restaurant but is actually from a wealthier
background.

11. 3. When the waitress went to the young woman and
reveals her true identity that she is actually a waitress
who only pretends to be wealthy.

12. 4. There might be a social expectation to behave
passively while waiting, which conflict with an
individual's preference for active engagement during
that time

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