Spoon River Anthology, Johnnie Sayre summary
Johnnie Sayre of 246 · 1 min to read the chapter
In Johnnie Sayre, Johnnie addresses his father and recalls the anguish of disobedience when an engine wheel crushes his leg during his train riding. He prays to survive long enough to seek forgiveness, finds lasting happiness in his father's comfort, and approves the words his father carves for him.
What happens
- Johnnie feels anguish over disobeying his father as an engine wheel sinks into his leg.
- People carry him toward Widow Morris's home, and he sees the schoolhouse where he skips lessons to ride trains.
- He prays to remain alive long enough to ask his father for forgiveness.
- His father's tears and comforting words bring him happiness, and he praises his father's choice of carved words.
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