1948

In the novel, Montana 1948 by Larry Watson, follows a twelve-year-old boy dealing with adult issues in his family and does not know what to think of these controversies. A novel in which includes many issues going on today sends numerous messages to the reader, a big theme being sometimes justice being served isn’t always the justice deserved. In David’s family, he has a babysitter, Marie, who is very much adored by the whole family, and she becomes ill. David’s father, Wesley, wants to bring…

invading Arab states, unintentionally resulting in an ethnic cleansing of the Palestinians. I will start by analyzing the Palestinian perspective of Plan D as compared to the Palestinian perspective. Next I will describe the historical context of the 1948 war and the events leading up to the implementation of Plan Dalet. Lastly I will describe the specifics of Plan Dalet itself in order to point to the long lasting implications it has had on the Palestinians. It goes without saying that the…

This summary of Nakba: Palestine, 1948, and the Claims of Memory by Ahmad H. Sa’di and Lila Abu-Lughod will provide an examination of the Palestinian Diaspora in relation to the Palestinian exodus of 1948. Part One of this book is entitled “Places of Memory”, which consists of historical perspectives of scholars, such as Chapter 1’s article by Susan Slyomovics, related to Nakba through the memories of refugees in the town of Qula: “A different history historiography, grounded in testimonial…

investigation aims to discuss the extent to which Tito-Stalin split in 1948 created new type of communism or “Titoist” communism. It will mostly focus on Yugoslav policy between the Second World War and the Tito-Stalin split, (1945-1948), the Yugoslav policy after Tito-Stalin split and consequences of that split. The research question that this study will seek to answer is “To what extent it can be said that Tito-Stalin split in 1948 created ‘Titoist’ communism?” I chose this question…

was on the path of something that would lead me out of childhood." These words, uttered by David Hayden, the protagonist of Larry Watson's novel "Montana 1948," encapsulate the essence of the book. Set in the unevolved town of Montana in 1948, the novel is an exploration of innocence, diversity, and consequences. Indeed, at its core, "Montana 1948" is a powerful coming-of-age story that delves into the themes of morality, justice, and the loss of childhood innocence. The theme of growing up…

Bedford 1 Shana Bedford Mrs.Hardcastle Adv. English 2B 17 November 2017 The Theme of Abuse of Power in Montana 1948 by Larry Watson Published in 1993, Larry Watson’s book "Montana 1948" is a mysterious coming-of-age story. The book narrates the ordeal of a 12-year-old David who matured fast after discovering the long-held secrets of his family and the social structure and system that offered them protection. Even though David is the narrator of the story, he is simply the witness of the main…

One of the greatest cars that never was: the Tucker. Designed by a man who had enough energy to build his own car and enough ambition to stand behind it even in the face of court. Preston Tucker used his charismatic leadership characteristics, undying vision, and his ability to effectively empower his followers to make his dream car come to life. Preston Tucker couldn’t fail, or at least thought he couldn’t. This perfectionist attitude helped drive his dreams into reality. Many demands…

Larry Watson’s Montana 1948 and Reginald Rose’s Twelve Angry Men both view society in a negative light that is full of prejudice and injustice. By placing both of these texts in a pessimistic view, readers are able to see that all humans are flawed. Both authors are able show that character’s varied ideologies, mistakes, and traits are a part of human nature. Watson displays these ideas through Wes and Julian whilst Rose mainly shows this through Jurors 3 and 10. Equally, Watson and Rose…

The conflict between loyalty Wesley has with his family and following the law. The novel Montana 1948, by Larry Watson tells the story of a family gradually being divided due to the the loyalty of some family members being broken. The story is told from the perspective of David Hayden, a 50 year old man reminiscing on the summer that “changed his life”. His father, Wesley Hayden, is the most significant character in the novel and plays a pivotal role in the story. The thought provoking idea…

Reputation for Society Larry Watson and Kate Chopin both identify a conflict with individual experiences within what is considered norms of society, whether it be family’s reputation against society or sexism, In Montana 1948 , Wesley Hayden experiences multiple circumstances where he is conflicted, whether it involved his family or society. Gail, his wife is an ideal example. She did not approve of living in Montana let alone Wesley becoming a sheriff (Watson 7) . This was difficult…