Theme Of Transformation In Larry Watson's Montana 1948

“Change is the end result of all true learnings” (Leo Buscagila). In Larry Watson’s Montana 1948, David Hayden the protagonist, changes enormously when he experiences a summer of learning the unpleasant and truthful secrets his family are holding onto. David lives in the small county of Bentrock Montana and lives with his father Wes and mother Gail. Since, their family is occupied so often, most of the time he is watched by Marie Little Soldier, his nanny. Marie and David have a strong bond with each other and Marie is considered a family member in the Hayden’s household. Eventually, when Marie becomes severely sick with pneumonia and refuses help from David’s Uncle Frank, suspicions are held and an investigation is undergone. The unwelcoming