Shane - very descriptive and yet unreal
Well, this post analyzes the way Shane is written and Shane's behavior when confronted, just in case anyone wanted a "brief overview".
First of all, the book Shane is VERY descriptive. Sometimes it is enjoyable to read but most of the time it gets boring. I have even skipped the ends of a few paragraphs because I know exactly what it is going to be like - "He dropped one shoulder and rammed it into Chris' left armpit..." "He took two paces and turned to the forty-fifth degree..." I find that most of the describing comes when Shane is in a fight or when Jack Schaefer (that's the author) describes people's appearances.
Secondly and more importantly, I find Shane's smoothness when confronted and fighting sort of unreal. It really is unimaginable how Shane manages to get up after being thrown down and just calmly take someone by the "lower ribcage" and "fling him two and a half yards". But I do like reading about, if I have to read about a fight in a saloon, someone being all calm instead of yelling and screaming and really not being too mature.
But I have started to enjoy the conflict with Fletcher, as he is quite the boss, if you will. I have really begun to wonder what will happen, and I really hope Shane doesn't leave the Starrets. I don't think Bob, Marian, or even Joe could stand it.
By the way, I am on page 72.
posted by *Katie* @ 9:33 PM
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I do agree that the fights are rather descriptive. But then this book is probably written for boys who like reading about battles. About Shane's ability to get up after being thrown down and then beat someone up calmly. I actually do believe it, to a point. If one can keep control of one's emotions one can win the battle.
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