Characters
This characters death sets off the events in the novel
Who is Marie Little Soldier?
The Hayden family s torn between this moral conflict
What is loyalty vs justice?
The story takes place during this war
What is world war II?
This event marks Davids loss of innocence
What is the moment David learns about Franks crimes?
The storm in the novel symbolizes this
What is the conflict between good and evil?
This character represents the embodiment of justice in the story
Who is Wes Hayden?
This character's silence and actions speak volumes about his moral compass
What is Wes Hayden?
The time period of the novel is heavily shaped by this global event
What is the disillusionment of the younger genaration?
This event forces Wes Hayden to make a difficult decision about his brother
What is Wes Haydens Moral decision?
The barren landscape of montana represents this
What is the barren landscape of Montana?
The Native American women who becomes a central figure in the story
Who is Frank Hayden?
This central family member becomes disillusioned by the harsh realities of life
What is Wes's decision to arrest Frank?
This event in the novel signifies the loss of innocence for David
What is racism?
This characters war hero status questioned when dark secrets emerge
What is Franks status as a war hero?
The family home represents this in the Hayden family
What is the family home?
This character is David's moral anchor throughout the story
Who is David hayden?
This character is the central figure in the moral conflict
What is Wes's decision to arrest Frank?
The conflict in the novel is partially rooted in this social issue
What is the moral dilemma about franks actions?
Davids sense of right and wrong is challenged by his fathers decision to arrest Frank
What is David's realization about his father?
the river that runs through the town represents this in the story
What is the river?