Montana 1948 Setting Analysis

Another theme, personal identity, is seen throughout all of the characters in the book. According to the Stanford Encyclopedia of

One of the themes used in the book is of racism towards the Natives. An example used in the book is of Edward Sheriff Curtis who was a photographer of 1900s. Curtis was interested in taking pictures of Native people, but not just any Native person. “Curtis was looking for the literary Indian, the dying Indian, the imaginative construct” (King, 2003; pp. 34). He used many accessories to dress up people up “who did not look as the Indian was supposed to look” (King, 2003; pp.34). He judged people based on his own assumptions without any knowledge of the group and their practices. Curtis reduced the identity of the Native Americans to a single iconic quintessential image of what Native meant to white society. The idea related to the image of this group of people during the 1900s consisted of racism in terms of the “real looking Indian”. This is not

Every story has a setting. Whether it is in this world or one that is completely imaginary, the setting of any story is necessary in order to understand the characters. The characters in the following three short stories are shaped by their setting and would not be the same if the setting was different. Over the course of each story it is easy to see how vital the setting is in order for the reader to fully understand the characters and their lives. Therefore, while the reader reads these stories they must analyze how the setting affects the characters, the obstacles that the setting creates, and what it tells us about the characters.

characters are in many ways divergent, and it is in fact these traits that reveal the most about

Montana became part of the union in 1864. It was the 41st state of the United States. In this paper, chronological events that impacted Montana in becoming a state will be discussed. Some of the key dates to be aware of are 1864 and 1889, as well as, how the railroad impacted Montana becoming a state. Finally, an important event that occurred in 1972 that effects the state even today will be discussed.

Unlike in Montana 1948, we must make decisions based on our morals, justice, fearing nothing. In the book, Wes protected Frank’s immoral behaviors surrounding the Native American women by justifying that it could not happen since you could not prove anything that Frank had done. However, there was proof by the Native Americans. However, instilled by `his loyalty to his prejudice father, Julian, Wes could not trust or believe the beliefs of the Native Americans. Wes never feared the wrath of Gail, who supported the Native Americans, since the power he received came from Julian. This power that he received, the loyalty he had, was overpowering justice. Dave

Alanna Irvine Mr. Drake American Literature September 7, 2017 Changes During the Summer of 1948 Everyone changes at one point of their life, whether it happens dramatically or throughout many years. Throughout Montana 1948 David and his family go through traumatizing events that change David as a person. Montana 1948 by Larry Watson is a book that takes place in Montana during the summer of 1948.

Describe an important relationship in the text and explain the effect of that relationship on characters, events and ideas in the book.

The basis of the novel ‘Montana 1948’ is the notorious Hayden family of Bentrock. The family is a paragon of power and control as the males are all respected and superior. But because of Frank’s offenses , the family has a dispute and divide . The two sides do not agree with one another and relationships change between members of the Hayden family throughout the story. Gail and David’s want to bring Frank to justice whereas Julian wants to let Frank go despite the crimes he committed.

Wow! The state Montana is a very cool and interesting state. Montana has a very interesting timeline about its past. Montana has a very beautiful landscape. Montana also has very unpredictable weather. It also has a lot of natural resources and a good economy. The state also has a lot of thing to see and to do. Montana has a lot of interesting information behind it.

This passage revealed a lot on how the Narrator, in the book Montana 1948 expresses his feelings for his dad as the sheriff in Mercer County. The Narrator (David), gave us a perspective of himself when he was 12 years old. David thinks a sheriff should be a guy around 5 foot 10, cowboy boots maybe with spikes, with a faded big cowboy hat, blue jeans, a big belt buckle, cream colored button down, a handle-bar mustache, and a .45 Western Clot gun. Fighting crime on every street corner, busting the drunks, and cracking down on delinquents. David thought his father should be that kind of sheriff, but instead he just manages a rural town with nothing but a couple of drunks. He thought a sheriff should dress like one and act the part as well.

The events in people’s lives shape and influence the way the they think. They are later defined by the way they act, with every action having a reaction. For writers, it can and will affect the story. One can look at the story and sometimes see the author’s life. Edgar Allan Poe’s

the story. Courage, Love and sacrifice, and man vs. society all connect back to the idea of

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