Coffey says "I'm sorry for who I am" because helping others is never good enough for people. He believes his healing powers are a curse because not many people show appreciation for his kindness. He is seen as a gentle giant in prison who has supernatural powers to heal others. People who don't know his power automatically believe that Coffey is a great black man and that he committed the crime. Its size and color make people jump to conclusions. Coffey only wanted to help him, but in the eyes of others they can't see beyond the color of his skin. Coffey is full of honesty, emotion and care, but not many people get to see that. However, even the prison guards who see him still execute him. If he had been white, they would have seen him as a