CHARACTERS
The main character of the novel
Who is David?
This character gets sick at the beginning of the story
Who is Marie Little-Soldier?
The story takes place in the state of
What is Montana?
This character gets cancer, indicative of the emotional pain he faces throughout his life
Who is Wesley?
This is the psychological complex that we argue can be found in David
What is the Oedipus Complex?
The name of David's dad
Who is Wesley?
This doctor is feared by the Native American community for his abuse
Who is Frank?
David's father is the sheriff of this county
What is Mercer County?
This character’s position in relation to illness is ironic, considering his actions
Who is Uncle Frank?
These are two characters that David fantasizes over frequently
Who are Marie and Aunt Gloria?
The occupation of David's uncle
What is a doctor?
Uncle Frank dies by
What is suicide?
The story is set in the town of
What is Bentrock?
This character experiences immense sexism when a crime against her is seen through a lense of stereotypes instead of reality
Who is Marie?
The Hayden men follow this gender stereotype
What is not showing weakness through emotion?
The occupation of Marie Little-Soldier
What is a housekeeper?
This character saves Gail and David from the men sent to break out Frank
Who is Len?
David's mom frequently references this weather element
What is the wind?
Len has this substance abuse condition. Indicative of the depressing nature of the setting
What is an alcoholic?
This character uses the Pathos argumentative style in the debate over what to do with Frank
Who is Grandpa Hayden?
The name of David's horse
Who is Nutty?
After Uncle Franks funeral, David's family..
What is move out of Montana?
This is found on the western edge of the county the Hayden’s reside in
What is The Fort Warren Indian Reservation?
Lack of rain in the story is important in demonstrating
What is cleansing of the town?
This rhetorical element is used by David to give a new perspective on past events
What are parentheses?