Montana 1948

With Teri's help and help from the Internet - I am posting some questions for everyone to think about before we meet Thursday night, March 13th to discuss the Montana 1948 book.

How is the "harsh life" demonstrated?
Why is there so much description given to Bentrock and its location?
What is the importance of the year 1948?
What is the importance of the Indian reservation?

Questions to think about when comparing the brothers:

How do their descriptions differ?
Why is David more disappointed in his father than in Frank?
Both Frank & Wesley hold the Indians in low regard. What is the difference in their attitudes?
Frank's suicide is a selfish act. Wesley's handling of Frank's crime is a selfish act. What is the distinction?
Who paid the highest price, Frank or Wesley?

Questions about Julian:

What is the initial impression of this man?
What are his connections to the Wild West?
What are his reactions to Wesley's life style and Frank's crimes?
What does Julian feel being a police officer means?
What is Wesley's definition of a law man?

Other questions:

When do you have to speak out against evil?
Does justice mean jeopardizing your family and future?
Does power and influence wash you of your crime?
Is justice larger than family?
Why did David's family survive while the extended family seem to self-destruct?
Why is the past a foreign county where things are done differently?
How is this novel about privilege and power?
How have you been affected by this?

See everyone Thursday!

Karen