In the story, “The Ransom of Red Chief,” by O. Henry, readers are brought to the setting of Summit, Alabama, where they are introduced to the two antagonists, Bill and Sam. Bill and Sam are two criminals who want to get $2,000, and they want to get it fast. Then they find out about the big man Mr. Dorset, who is a big financial, economic, and over all influence in the small Alabamian town. They find out that he has a son named Johnny, who they are willing to take, and to hold him for ransom. However, who kidnaps who in this tale is one of the biggest questions that can be asked. Did Bill and Sam kidnap Johnny, or did Johnny kidnap Bill and Sam?
The short story was made into a short movie adaptation, and there were many differences, and very
