Tin Star Vs High Noon Analysis

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“Tin Star” vs. High Noon
“Tin star” is a book and high noon is a movie. They are two very different titles, however, they are very similar, with some slight changes. For example, names are changed in the movie, but i’ll just use the names from “Tin Star.” the main story is Doane was retiring from being sheriff, but when the outlawed jordan gang returns to town, doane knows he must protect his town. Sadly, no one was there to help the poor sheriff. The gang returned, and there was some shoot out between them and Doane.
So, the story’s the same, but there are some differences. For example, doane was recently married in high noon, but he was a widower in the other story. In “tin star,” doane dies, but in High noon, he lives. Young jordan

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