The Use of Force by William Carlos Williams Analysis

The short story titled The Use of Force by William Carlos Williams, a doctor tries to treat a young girl who refuses the treatment he offers. Despite the fact that her parents and the doctor make and attempt to reason with the girl, she continues to defy them in their efforts to help her. The reason this short story has become a classic, is because it illustrates what makes a hero. The fact that the doctor is determined to help the young girl who makes every attempt to refuse help, may seem like simple task, but when the outcome could be certain death, the main character becomes to sho…