Reoccurring Symbols In Montana 1948 By Larry Watson

Have you ever had a disagreement with someone about a difference of opinion? Sarah Vowell, in her book Shooting Dad, talks about how she has a very different viewpoint on guns. From a young age, she said that she does not like guns, while on the other hand, her father loves them. Vowell encounters obstacles with her father because of their differences but still learns to accept his passions, which proves how differences can be overcome. Vowell and her father express their own opinions very vividly to each other, which sometimes causes problems.

Ruben states “Somehow he was holding the little Winchester he’d carried in the timber that afternoon. And holding it comfortably.” (page 49) Not only did Davy bring the gun to bed with him, but had the gun loaded and ready to go before the light was switched on to see who was at the door. This is the perfect picture of a person who has no other thought but to

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid are two bank robbers in a Western world. Their lives are all guns, ammo, and fleeing from the law. Written by George Roy Hill, this film follows this pair’s escape from the law. The words “Western Film” bring about thoughts of Sheriffs and men who must strictly follow the laws of the land. This film, however, is different from the rest of its type in very subtle ways.

This comes when he learns of what things his Uncle Frank had done to the women of Bedrock county, especially the Indians. David starts to see every other women differently, “has Uncle Frank done anything to her?” This also comes when he thinks back to the time of when he saw Marie Little Soldier naked in the bathroom shower. “And I loved her. Because she talked to me… Because she was sexy…”

Dave’s gun is the representation of his need to be respected as man with power and

There are many mysteries such as Alaska’s home life and motifs like taking what life gives in Looking for Alaska. Takumi says, “I’d hate to get expelled, but you have to take your lumps” when he is talking with Miles. (74). This shows the motif that you should take what life gives you and there is not much else you can do. It also shows Takumi somewhat likes Culver Creek because he does not want to be expelled.

In the poem “rifle,” Rudy Fransisco utilizes a unifying metaphor and juxtaposition to shed light on how weapons can be recast from harmful to harmonious. This poem also emphasizes the theme of masculinity, and how men are afraid to be vulnerable, so they attempt to be masculine by becoming weapons themselves. Throughout this poem, juxtaposition is continuously used to compare how weapons are being converted into musical instruments (5-6). This displays to the reader that something that was once used to take many lives is changing into something that is used to bring joy to both people and communities. The conversion of the weapons exposes a hopeful tone by showing what they will become.

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Identify a theme in Bierce’s story. How does Bierce use symbolism and imagery to establish his message? Death is slow - Throughout the story Bierce describes the death of Farquhar, creating an illusion for the readers to believe that Farquhar’s escape from death is reality. In the last section from part one the author indicates his death- “the captain nodded to the sergeant.

First of all, according to Mr. Bann’s testimony, he had his gun loaded at all times, and hidden under the mattress for protection purpose. The Crown's

For others, a view that has arose later, guns are the “perpetuation of illicit social hierarchies, the elevation of force over reason,” and a promoter of collectivity and remover of individuality. This latter view of guns is a direct application of the conflict theory. For those who hold this view, and likely support the passage of gun control laws, guns are representative of social inequality that is abundant in modern society, that the usage of guns is a means of violently coercing those of lower classes to remain in their class. The view of guns as a symbol of protection is also an application of the conflict theory.

Once European men stepped foot onto what is now known as North America, the lives of the Native Americans were forever changed. The Indians suffered centuries of torment and ridicule from the settlers in America. Despite the reservations made for the Natives, there are still cultural issues occurring within America. In Sherman Alexie’s, The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven, the tragic lives of Native Americans in modern society are depicted in a collection of short stories taking place in the Spokane Reservation in Washington state. Throughout the collection, a prominent and reoccurring melancholic theme of racism against Native Americans and their struggle to cope with such behavior from their counterpart in this modern day and age is shown.

In modern society, guns are seen as a form of control. Those who have guns are able to overpower those who do not. This trend was set when guns were first invented and has stayed the same throughout history. The one place where guns are not a symbol of power and control is in literature, specifically “The Old Gun” and Hamilton. In Mo Yan’s short story “The Old Gun”, the protagonist is a hungry boy who does not even know how to use the titular firearm.

Marcus Garvey said, “People without the knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots.” For the citizens of Otter Lake, a fictional reserve set in Drew Hayden Taylor’s Novel Motorcycles and Sweetgrass, they are disconnected from their cultural roots. Much of the older generation is suffering psychologically from the effects of residential schools, where their culture was taken from them. The younger generations in return feel no ties to their past as they were raised by people who feelings towards it were conflicted as they spent years being abused and told that their culture was wrong. As an author, one of their main roles is to convey a message.

An Occurrence at Owl Creek is a prime example of the power of imagery. A story about the hanging of a man who supported the Confederate cause during the Civil War and acted against the North leading to his immediate execution. This story effectively uses imagery with consistency, appealing to all senses and types of imagery, Visual imagery pertains to the sense of sight, tactile to touch, olfactory to smell, aural to sounds, and gustatory to taste. The utilization of descriptive words, relatable situations, or physical feelings allows this story to formulate an undeniable image with palpable feelings, sights and sounds. .

The upbringing of a child contains many factors, many of which correlate to where a child grows up. The people, culture, and experiences of someone’s childhood are the greatest determining factor for what kind of person they will become. So how does the nature and nurture of one’s upbringing impact the decisions that they make, and their life in general? Author Wes Moore explores this question in his memoir, The Other Wes Moore, as it relates to two lives in particular. Moore main purpose in this book is to explore the overarching impact that a collection of expectations and decisions, not always one’s own, can have on someone’s life.