When Justice Fails

In “The Tin Star” written by John M. Cunningham, the theme of good vs evil portrayed throughout the story demonstrates how, in certain instances, justice never prevails, which is shown through the author's use of dialogue throughout the short Story. For example, the conversation between Doane and the Mayor, “ This is an elective office, I don’t have to take orders, even if you are the mayor.” His face softened. “It's simpler than you think percy. When they didn't hang Jordan, I knew this day would come. Five years ago, I knew it was coming, when they gave him that silly sentence, I've been…