As mentioned he is the one who is in control. There also seems to be a degree of justice in the story when Johnny turns the tables on Sam and Bill. Sam also seems to be fortunate that Johnny has picked Bill to play with and definitely has the easier of times when it comes to Johnny’s activities. It is Sam who is more determined to get the ransom for Johnny. However Bill is not up to playing with Johnny and if anything wants to send Johnny back home to his father. Someone who can join in with him with the games he plays. It is also difficult to say as to whether Johnny realises he has been kidnapped. If anything it is Johnny who is controlling the situation he finds himself in.
They are not able to control or monitor Johnny in anyway. Taken from his Selected Short Stories collection the story is narrated in the first person by a man called Sam (kidnapper) and from the beginning of the story the reader realises that Sam and Bill, particular Bill, are mentally exhausted while they are looking after Johnny (Red Chief). Henry we have the theme of exhaustion, control, hyperactivity, justice and innocence.
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