"Dry September" by William Faulkner is a story about Minnie Cooper, a lonely and unhappy woman, who accuses a black man, Will Mayes, of rape. The story happens in rural South, where racism against black people is wide spread in the society. A group of hard-core bigots, led by ruthless John McLendon, decides to punish Will Mayes, without even bothering to check whether Minnie's claim is true. The only opposition to their plan comes from a barber Henry Hawkshaw, who believes that they should try to "find out the truth first" (339). In their hatred, they accuse him of being a "damn niggerlover" (339) and proceed with their plan regardless. In attempt to change their minds, Henry joins them, as they leave to find Will. Upon finding him, Will tries to reason with the mob, but they handcuff him anyway and take him into the deserted forest. Henry suddenly decides...