* No True "Giant": The story focuses on two kidnappers, Bill and Sam, who try to hold a young boy, Johnny (Red Chief), for ransom. Johnny is a mischievous and stubborn child, but he's not a physically imposing "giant" like Goliath.
* Power Dynamics Shift: Instead of a literal size difference, the power dynamic shifts throughout the story. Initially, Bill and Sam believe they have the upper hand, holding Johnny captive. However, Johnny's relentless pranks and antics quickly turn the tables, making him the tormentor and Bill and Sam the tormented.
* Symbolic Interpretation: You could potentially interpret Johnny as representing a kind of "David" figure in the sense that he outwits and overpowers the "giants" (Bill and Sam) with his cunning and unpredictable behavior.
Ultimately, "The Ransom of Red Chief" is more about the absurdity of the situation and the unexpected consequences of kidnapping a mischievous child than a straightforward Goliath and David narrative.