characters
he is the narrator of the story
Who is David Hayden
Marie Little Soilder becomes ill, prompting this person to visit
Who is Gail Hayden
This theme is shown through Franks abuse of power
What is abuse of power?
This object symbolizes justice and authority in the Hayden family
The story takes place in the U.S state
What is Montana?
He is a war hero and a doctor
Who is frank hayden?
Wesley arrests Frank in this location
Wehre is the Hayden family basement?
The novel explores this theme when david sees his family diffrent
What is loss of innocense?
The basement becomes a symbol of this
What is imprisonment / guilt?
The year the story is set in
What is 1948?
who is Marie Little soldier?
Marie dies under suspicious circumstances after this event
what is frank examining Marie alone?
The book deals with this theme, shown in the towns silence about Frank
Horses in the novel can symbolize this quality.
what is freedom / escape?
Bentrock is located in this part of the state
What is the northeastern Montana?
He is Wesley's father and former sheriff?
Who is Julian Hayden?
Who is Julian Hayden?
This theme is reflected in Wesley's conflict between being a father and a sheriff.
What is moral conflict/ duty vs. family loyalty?
Davids rifle represents the loss.
What is Davids loss of innocence?
This historical policy contributes to Native Americans vulnerability
What is U.S government assimilation and neglect of Native Americans?
Franks death is described this way by the Sheriff
Who is Gail Hayden?
Franks death is described this way by the sheriff
What is suicide?
The story is a coming-of-age tale, focusing on this literary theme.
What is emotional tension or unrest?
The Hayden family's political power represents this societal issue.
What is systemic racism of white privlage?
The wind often reflects this emotional atmosphere.
What is coming of age?