An Eye for an Eye Big Blue Book no. B-24

"An Eye for an Eye" by Clarence Darrow is a novel that tells the tale of Hank Clery, a switchman from Chicago, visiting his condemned friend, Jim Jackson, who is imprisoned for killing his wife. The story begins with a tense trip through the cruel jail system, where Hank faces his unease and dread about seeing Jim, who is awaiting his execution. The author uses Hank's journey to look at friendship, guilt, poverty, and how society's problems and challenges can push people toward doing wrong. The start builds up the story, showing not just Jim's plight but also delving into the bigger ideas of justice, morality, and the tough conditions that shape peoples lives in the world.