The Story Of John Dawson

As the story continues, Elisha was selected to execute John Dawson moreover creating in him conflicting emotions. He struggles with guilt in as much that murder goes against the moral values instilled by his parents, also his Master. Elisha determines to go down to the cell where the prisoner is being kept, in the hope of finding a valid reason to execute him without feeling guilty. Ultimately, it would be easier to kill him if he would have a reason to hate him, but he found none. John Dawson studies the face of this person who would be his executioner, a mere child, much like his own son. With sadness in his eyes, Dawson states, “I’m sorry for you” (208). Basically, Dawson is saying that he pities this young man who should be enjoying