Name Change In Montana 1948
Montana 1948 Novel Essay
Year 11 English B
‘I was a Hayden, I knew from the time I was young and without having being told, that meant something in Bentrock†(pg 126). How does David’s attitude towards the ‘Hayden’ name change during the course of the novel?
David always knew he was a Hayden, and he knew that the Hayden name meant something in Bentrock. During the course of the novel a series of events unfold that force David’s attitude towards the Hayden name to change dramatically.
During the course of the novel, Montana 1948, by Larry Watson it was revealed that his respected Uncle Frank had been molesting Indian Women, Furthermore, he was also suspected to have played a role in the death of David’s …show more content…
Grandpa Hayden didn’t believe that Frank had done anything wrong and was taking Franks side. After David’s father had tried to explain the situation and explain that Frank himself hadn’t denied what he had done, Grandpa Hayden still didn’t believe him and was supportive of Frank despite the knowledge and information he knew.
After many of years feeling like the lower class son, David was convinced his father had just been given his final disapproval from him Grandfather.
After Frank had committed Suicide and David’s family began despising each other, David had not one ounce of respected for the Hayden name, in fact he was embarrassed and humiliated to have the family name. He was ashamed that his family had taken part in their actions and disgraced in the way the family dealt with the situations. There was so much angry towards the Hayden name at the end of the novel, which made it easier to understand everything that had happened and how David had change during the course of the novel.
In the novel Montana 1948, it is easy to understand how so much hurt, ashame and knowledge can make you turn against something or someone that has hurt or disgraced you. The people you look up to can let you down as well as your family, and are not always there to make you feel comfortable and
Year 11 English B
‘I was a Hayden, I knew from the time I was young and without having being told, that meant something in Bentrock†(pg 126). How does David’s attitude towards the ‘Hayden’ name change during the course of the novel?
David always knew he was a Hayden, and he knew that the Hayden name meant something in Bentrock. During the course of the novel a series of events unfold that force David’s attitude towards the Hayden name to change dramatically.
During the course of the novel, Montana 1948, by Larry Watson it was revealed that his respected Uncle Frank had been molesting Indian Women, Furthermore, he was also suspected to have played a role in the death of David’s …show more content…
Grandpa Hayden didn’t believe that Frank had done anything wrong and was taking Franks side. After David’s father had tried to explain the situation and explain that Frank himself hadn’t denied what he had done, Grandpa Hayden still didn’t believe him and was supportive of Frank despite the knowledge and information he knew.
After many of years feeling like the lower class son, David was convinced his father had just been given his final disapproval from him Grandfather.
After Frank had committed Suicide and David’s family began despising each other, David had not one ounce of respected for the Hayden name, in fact he was embarrassed and humiliated to have the family name. He was ashamed that his family had taken part in their actions and disgraced in the way the family dealt with the situations. There was so much angry towards the Hayden name at the end of the novel, which made it easier to understand everything that had happened and how David had change during the course of the novel.
In the novel Montana 1948, it is easy to understand how so much hurt, ashame and knowledge can make you turn against something or someone that has hurt or disgraced you. The people you look up to can let you down as well as your family, and are not always there to make you feel comfortable and