Chapters 19-24 Summary

Chapter 19

Brooks and Johnson push through people, making a pathway for Sonny to walk through on his way to his fight. Reporters are asking him questions about Indian rights, and Brooks defends him saying that he is there to fight, not to discuss politics. They brush up on the rules, and Brooks gives Sonny a pep talk. They discuss fighting strategies, and Sonny goes out to fight. The monster arises, whispering that Sonny should hit his opponent a lot. He does so, and his opponent strikes back, battering him back against the ring ropes. Through all the noise, Sonny hears Doll call his name. He knows he has to fight back.

Sonny rises up, realizing that he is the monster, and it is up to him to control himself. He has to tame the monster and make it work for him...