Shane The Movie

 Using the questions below to focus your thinking, write 1-2 paragraphs on the movie’s plot, followed by 2-3 pages of analysis to address these issues. Each of the following characters represents an archetype. For what does each of the following stand? Shane Stonewall Torey Marian Wilson Joe Chris Calloway Joey Ryker What distinct ways of life are illustrated and which way are they pointing? Is it possible for them to co-exist? If not, which one will survive? We are never told where Shane comes from or what he’s done before riding onto Starrett’s homestead. Still, his previous occupation is obvious to the viewer, as is his complete background, which is shown to the viewer in small segments. Who/what is he? What are his dreams deferred? After his first meal with the Starretts, Shane goes outside and begins working for Joe. Joe joins in as Marian watches from the window. What is the importance and significance of this scene. What does it tell the viewer today about what life was like in the late 19th century and in the middle 20th century when the novella and film appeared? What’s to become of Shane? Of the Starretts? Of the valley? In a concluding paragraph explain how “Shane” helps you understand the American past as well as the development of liberty. Also in this paragraph relate this assignment to Foner—cite specific references to the subject under review to the text, including page numbers from Foner. https://drive.google.com/file/d/168T6Z8TYDJdGdeCv-1MhBM6RVuXveCSf/view (Foner Chapter 15 and 16