The novel “Montana 1948” written by Larry Watson held a series of tragic events‚ which were to have a permanent and decisive impact on David and his parents. This chain of events were to turn David’s young life and that of his family upside down forever and which was to angrily lead him out of childhood‚ destroying his innocence and youthful naivety in the process. However‚ David’s shocking revelations lead to his painful gaining of wisdom. David is forced to make ethical choices of loyalty and justice
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When David’s Native American housekeeper Marie Little Soldier falls ill‚ Frank Hayden‚ the local doctor and David’s uncle‚ is called. When Marie refuses medical treatment from Frank‚ David’s mother Gail discovers that Frank has been using his medical status to preyon the local Native American women. David’s father Wesley‚ the local sheriff‚ then begins to look deeper into these allegations as even though Frank is his brother‚ he must uphold justice. When Marie is found dead‚ Frank convinces the
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MONTANA 1948 Prologue: 1. The purposes of the images described create the setting of the story‚ which takes place in a quiet desolate town in a dry harsh land. 2. The reader knows that the story took place many years ago from the reminiscence frame of language that the writer takes on. "Forty years ago. Two months prior my mother died."� "I may not be the only witness left-there might still be someone in that small Montana town who remembers those events as well as I."� 3. The impact of these experiences
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Montana 1948 Essay Maturity may come at any age and time in a person’s life. One moment he or she may be a carefree child‚ and then suddenly realize that they have been transformed into a mature adult by a powerful and traumatic experience. An experience they will remember their whole lives. In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ the adolescence of Jem and Scout is threatened one fateful night by a dangerous man bent on taking their lives. After this startling experience‚ they were never
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An important character in Montana 1948 is Wesley Hayden. He is introduced as a weak and oblivious character‚ who lives under the shadow of his brother Frank. Throughout the story‚ it is shown that Wesley is a lawyer who was coerced into being a sheriff due to the pressure put on him by his overpowering father. In this essay I will explore why Wesley Hayden is an important character in the novel Montana 1948 by Larry Watson. He is used to illustrate the theme of loyalty vs. justice‚ he grows the most
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Montana 1948 is a novel about the struggle between honesty and corruption. Discuss." It is without doubt that ’Montana 1948’ is a tale about the struggle between honesty and corruption. During the tragic events which took place in the ’Wild West’ town of Bentrock‚ isee the misuse of power and reputation through the tyrannical characters of Julian and Frank Hayden. However‚ despite the persona of his father and brother‚ Wesley Hayden contradicts his family name‚ and seizes to act honestly and with
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In the novel‚ Montana 1984 written by Larry Watson‚ the character Wes Hayden is faced with a very difficult decision; loyalty to justice or loyalty to his brother. Throughout Wes’s life he has been overshadowed by the success of his brother‚ Frank. Wes seems to accept his role as the “other Hayden boy†and goes about his life in a quiet docile manner. Wes’s father‚ Julian‚ is an obnoxious and surly man who does not hide the fact the he has a great deal more affection for
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Montana 1948 Practice Essay Topic: “At the heart of ‘Montana 1948’ is the conflict between loyalty to the family and duty to the community”. To what extent do you agree? In Larry Watson’s ‘Montana 1948’‚ there is an overwhelming conflict between loyalty to family and duty to the community. The Hayden family are very loyal to one another but this loyalty goes too far and causes conflict. In the Hayden family‚ there is a lack of duty to the community and this creates some small-town tension. When
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Texts that challenge my view of the world • Pauline Hanson’s speech • Montana 1948 Challenge the view of the world by: • Racism‚ anti-multiculturalism • Abuse of power‚ politically How do two texts challenge your view of the world? It is evident that in the 21st century‚ racism and political abuse of power from one ethnic group to another is languished. We live in a multicultural society – Australia’s foundation is built upon different racial groups. It is normal that in everyday life‚ we see
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Montana 1948-David’s unvoiced out thoughts I know I shouldn’t be feeling this. Would it be a sin to do so? I love her! I know I do. She smiles at me once so often and it feels like I’m on high‚ not that I’ve ever tried to. As the only child‚ I don’t know if it’s her responsibility to do so or maybe I’m just thinking too much about it. I remember playing with her and Ronnie Tall bear‚ they are a perfect couple. “David‚ you should get inside and change your clothes‚ your mother would be home
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