The first scene that show the underlying story is the final scene at the Dolly house. Ree informs Teardrop that they are going to be able to keep the house because they have proof that her father is dead. Teardrop informs Ree that he knows who killed his brother and father. Teardrop then proceeds to walk to his truck without the banjo he was just given. When confronted about leaving the banjo he tells Ree to keep it there for him. This is very significant because Teardrop is going to avenge his brother's murder. The second scene that is significant to the underlying story of the film is when Teardrop and Ree get pulled over by the sheriff. This is very significant because Teardrop would rather have a shot out right there then to go to jail. The sheriff decides not to pursue Teardrop because Ree is in the truck and knows she has nothing to do with anything her family
The first scene that show the underlying story is the final scene at the Dolly house. Ree informs Teardrop that they are going to be able to keep the house because they have proof that her father is dead. Teardrop informs Ree that he knows who killed his brother and father. Teardrop then proceeds to walk to his truck without the banjo he was just given. When confronted about leaving the banjo he tells Ree to keep it there for him. This is very significant because Teardrop is going to avenge his brother's murder. The second scene that is significant to the underlying story of the film is when Teardrop and Ree get pulled over by the sheriff. This is very significant because Teardrop would rather have a shot out right there then to go to jail. The sheriff decides not to pursue Teardrop because Ree is in the truck and knows she has nothing to do with anything her family