The Monster and Other Stories

When the Trescott family’s home catches fire, Henry Johnson, their African American coachman, is disfigured while attempting to rescue their son Jimmie. Out of gratitude, Dr. Trescott not only saves his life, but gives him a home on the family property, an act of mercy that ignites Whilomville’s racial biases. The Monster and Other Stories is a collection by Stephen Crane.