Leadership is not defined by position or power but is truly defined by the willingness to guide and sacrifice, no matter the circumstances. This theme is a central focus in the story “The Tin Star”, illustrated though the power of mentorship and moral responsibility. The principle of mentorship is exemplified in the relationship between Doane, the sheriff, and his deputy Toby. When the mayor urged Doane to quit his job for his own safety, he refused, which ultimately cost him his own life at the end of the story. During his final moments, Doane advises Toby not to make the same mistake as he…