1. Internal Conflict in Montana, 1948
... the perfect example of this. The main character's father, Wes, is divided between his love for his family, and his obligation to the law, which is his career. With this internal struggle, the novel takes a deeper meaning, as a young boy must watch his father act with courage against the pressure of his family. The novel Montana 1948 begins as an ordinary ... wife and with David. He never seems to recover from the events of 1948. He cannot rebuild himself emotionally and becomes alienated and embittered. Wes has been overcome with an internal conflict that has plagued him his whole life....
- Word Count: 924
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: High School