Discuss the themes and authorial intent of Larry Watson in writing Montana 1948 In the novel‚ Montana 1948‚ written by Larry Watson‚ a story of a young boy named David and the events of a cataclysmic summer holidays are recounted. Set in the heart of North America in the 19th century‚ when Native Americans were considered B class citizens and persecution was inevitable ever since the Europeans first arrived on the continent. David matures in a short span throughout the text from naivety to maturity
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Montana 1948 Novel Essay Year 11 English B ‘I was a Hayden‚ I knew from the time I was young and without having being told‚ that meant something in Bentrock†(pg 126). How does David’s attitude towards the ‘Hayden’ name change during the course of the novel? David always knew he was a Hayden‚ and he knew that the Hayden name meant something in Bentrock. During the course of the novel a series of events unfold that force David’s attitude towards the Hayden
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character’s actions. These characteristics are present in the texts Montana 1948 by Larry Watson 1993‚ The Returning by Daniel De Paola 1964 and Clint Eastwood’s Million Dollar Baby 2004. I personally have been influenced to assess my own values towards family ties‚ justice and the balance between right and wrong. When faced with a moral dilemma‚ avoidance and denial often result in greater consequences. In Montana 1948 the sheriff Wes has conflicting values of family loyalty and justice leading
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In January 1948 when the Health Secretary Aneurin Bevan proposed the establishment of the Nation Health Service most politicians and professionals felt he was not serious as they felt it was politically possible and will put a strain and the current social welfare system. Professionals in the medical field also felt it will impact on their status as professionals working under the government umbrella‚ the doctors also felt the will lose money and their freedom will be threatened when NHS is introduced
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ASSIGNMENT Management classic: Resistance to change. Management consultants and researchers‚ Coch and French conducted a now classic study of how people react to change. 1. Why were the consultants engaged by the company? * Lester Coch and John R. P. French Jr. were both employees of Hardwood. They were personnel manager (Coch) and personnel director (French) at the time of the experiment. Hardwood company was facing one of the most serious production problem that was the resistance
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The story follows the Hayden family and their struggle with loyalty‚ justice‚ identity and family. When David’s family’s Native American housekeeper Marie falls ill‚ Frank Hayden‚ the local doctor is called. When Marie refuses medical treatment‚ David’s parents‚ Gail and Wes‚ discover that Frank has been preying on the local native American women‚ raping and molesting them. Wes confronts Frank at a dinner at their father’s house. Wes and Gail reach a compromise. When Marie is found dead‚ Frank convinces
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“The Birth of NASCAR” Founded over 50 years ago‚ NASCAR‚ a popular southern racing tradition‚ has become one of the largest spectator sports in the world. Along with racing came an American marketing revolution. Why would one make that claim? Just watch a race‚ each car is illustrated with logos and marketing slogans of Fortune 500 companies. How did NASCAR emerge? Escaping from the great depression mechanic William France Sr. moved to Daytona Beach from Washington D.C. There France participated
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Part One * The book opens with David Hayden talking about his father serving his second term in 1948 in Mercer Country‚ Montana. It talks about the type of country Montana is. * David’s father doesn’t fit the ideal of what he should be in his occupation‚ and his wife didn’t think so either. She wanted him to better himself and become a lawyer. The reason that his father is the sheriff of Montana is because when David’s grandfather finally decided to retire‚ he handed the job down to
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Montana 1948 - Compare and contrast the description of Wesley and Frank Is it right to say a man with wealth and power can do whatever he wants? From the viewpoint of the novel “Montana 1948”‚ the answer is absolutely no. The novel has drawn a picture of Hayden family‚ the most respectful and dominating family in town‚ being thrown to chaos just because of the crime a family member committed. Even though two main characters
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Montana 1948 is about the loss of innocence and the painful gain of wisdom. Discuss. Montana 1948 a series of tragic events were to have a major impact on David and his parents. David’s shocking revelations lead to his painful gaining of wisdom. When David’s story begins‚ his life is a stable and happy one‚ and his family are close and loving. It is this stability and respect though‚ in which the much loved and admired Frank is held by both the townspeople and David‚ that make the events which
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