In Montana‚ the summer of 1948 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 so 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. When David’s story begins‚ we learn that his life is a stable and happy
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In Montana 1948 by Larry Watson David and his family find out that his uncle has been raping and sexually assaulting women from a local Native American reservation. Gail‚ David’s mother Gail is used by author to give a feminist perspective of the situation. Although not all feminist or people who believe in the social‚ political‚ and economic equality of the sexes are women the author chose Gail so that people could understand he is a feminist. Gail has to help her family make decisions about what
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To what extent is David making a realistic judgment with this statement ? When young David‚ witnesses his licentious uncle commit suicide‚ he unrealistically decides that his death was the answer to all of the hardships faced by the family. ‘Montana 1948’ by Larry Watson‚ depicts the tale‚ of deterioration and destruction of one family through heinous crimes committed by certain characters in the novel. The offences carried out by Frank‚ destroys David family forever. When the emotional twelve
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the eyes of David Hayden in which we see events that clearly explain that when the truth is not told people and communities suffer. Racial prejudice‚ loyalty‚ law and justice are all factors that contribute to the emotional sufferings of the Sioux women‚ David’s family and the Hayden name in the small town of Bentrock. In Montana 1948 we learn why and how they suffered and the outcome severity of the crimes that were committed by Frank Hayden. Frank Hayden; son to Julian Hayden‚ brother to Wes and
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Montana 1948 Text response essay Essay Question: ‘Montana 1948’ is about the choices people make.’ Discuss. Larry Watson’s novel ‘Montana 1948’ is told from the perspective of narrator David Hayden‚ recalling the experiences of his 12 year old self. The observations he witnesses and describes reflects the choices that are made by the adult characters of the novel. Not only changing himself but also changing the situations and environment around the small town of Bentrock. David’s uncle Frank
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Montana 1948 essay Statement: “Each character in Montana 1948 is a victim of power” (how does the use and abuse of power shape the lives of each character). All the main characters in Montana 1948‚ to some extent‚ were victims of power. Marie‚ David and Gail are genuine victims of power. Julian‚ Frank and Wes are victims of their own inability to wield power and use it correctly. Many lives were destroyed by the events in the summer of Montana 1948. Marie would be a victim of power because she
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Imagine a situation where one’s most valued person in their life turned against them. Think how they would honestly feel and how would they act? Larry Watson writes an incredible book‚ Montana 1948. The main character‚ David‚ who is twelve years old‚ lives in Bentrock‚ Montana and was born into a high up family who seems to be perfect in other’s eyes. When a tragic happens in the family‚ many will get hurt and peoples’ true identity become exposed. When people have a special connection with others
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MONTANA As of July 1‚ 2005‚ the population of Montana was 935‚ 670. The capital is Helena. Native Americans were the first inhabitants of Montana. Tribes include the Crows in the south central region‚ the Cheyenne in the southeastern part of the state‚ the Blackfeet‚ Assiniboine and Gros Ventres in the central and north central area and the Kootenai and Salish in the western sector. The Pend d’Oreille were found around Flathead Lake‚ and the Kalispel occupied the western mountains.
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Summary of Montana Chapter One and Prologue The novel Montana was written by Larry Watson. In the prologue‚ the author writes the reason why he wrote this story and the main plot of this story. From chapter one‚ we can know that the family lived in Mercer Country‚ Montana. The author himself is an inward boy but wants to go outside to satisfy himself. His father‚ Wesley‚ has broken legs and is a sheriff. His mother‚ Gail‚ is an urban woman who wants to move out of this small town and wants
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Problem Statement How should Bruce Martin and Bill Langley retain Alex Montana after offering him the Global VP position considering his brilliant past record and current work life balance requirement? Alternatives 1. Alex Montana accepts the offer - Without considering Alex’s inhibitions about his work life balance (overwhelming instead of a challenging job) 2. Alex rejects the offer – Keeping him at the current Director’s position and promoting either Alain Dupuy or Chris Park. Alex can help in
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