The Green Mile

Summary

The Green Mile is a story narrated by Paul Edgecombe, the head of the death row block at Cold Mountain Penitentiary in the 1930s. Paul recalls the events surrounding John Coffey, a man convicted of murdering two girls. Coffey turns out to be an extraordinary person with supernatural abilities to heal and resurrect. Paul and his colleagues gradually become convinced of Coffey's innocence but are unable to prevent his execution. The story raises questions about justice, mercy, and the nature of the human soul.