Hi, need to submit a 750 words essay on the topic The Virginian by Owen Wister.Download file to see previous pages... 21 Chp. 2), tell of the author's first impressions, and this inner strength was su

Hi, need to submit a 750 words essay on the topic The Virginian by Owen Wister.

21 Chp. 2), tell of the author's first impressions, and this inner strength was sustained as he held onto what he believed to be right, in the face of all adversity, trials and emotional upheaval. He lived by the code of the West, which could never be abandoned.

That did not exclude a gentle, yet wicked sense of humor, evidenced by his teasing of Uncle Hughie, the music and fun in Medicine Bow, the trickery over sleeping arrangements and the switching of the babies at the Swinton barbecue. His exchanges with Molly also demonstrated a fine, dry wit and much intellect. e took her hand, and his heart bounded. ou're a gentleman!e exclaimed.(p. 86 Chp. 10) The Virginian's love of nature extended from the eccentric old hen Em'ly, through to his dog, Monte horse, the defense of poor Pedro the pony against Balaam's cruelty, and finally to the island he shared with Molly on their honeymoon.

says, anhood had only trained, not broken his youth. It was all there, only obedient to the rein and the curb.(p. 96 Chp. 13). His intellect was honed by the good literature Molly lent him, from which he learned, and applied. Not only did he write and speak better as a result, he learned wisdom from the books too. The difficulties with Steve turning cattle rustler, the enmity and dishonorable actions of Trampas, Shorty's death and Steve's hanging, did not change his character so much as showed it in full maturity.

Love, duty and honoring the code of the West were the main elements of the Virginian's character. He would never shirk duty and would always stand on the side of 'good' His essence may be explained in this statement he makes to Molly, when seeking her understanding about the gunfight. I work hyeh. I belong hyeh. It's my life. and am goin' my own course he broke in.an't yu see how it must be about a man(p. 270 Chp 35) That she does, finally see, is testament to the greatness of his character.

Essay 2: The Main Conflict in 'The Virginian'

This was between the Virginian and Trampas, for their morals and characters were at opposite ends of the scale, one being an honest and upright person, the other a sneaking thief and finally, a murderer. Their conflict, the beginning of ive years of hate(p. 272 Chp. 35) appears early in the story and sets the scene for the enmity and animosity. ou bet, you son of a ---(p. 32 Chp. 2) is Trampas laying down the gauntlet, and the Virginian's response, putting his gun on the table and ordering the other man hen you call me that, smile.(p. 32 Chp 2) Though Trampas's character was unknown to the tenderfoot narrator, he recognized A public back-down is an unfinished thing for some natures at least.(p. 32 Chp. 2) The Virginian on the other hand, showed that he would offer the chance of a peaceful outcome, but would not avoid a harder course of action. The only resolution would be that one must triumph and the other be destroyed. In this, it is a conflict of good against evil.

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