Frank As A Hero In Montana 1948 By Larry Watson

Would you ever consider a hero a villain? In the book Montana 1948 written by Larry Watson. A story that takes place in a town called Bentrock; a small, rugged town in Mercy County, Montana. A story about an older gentleman telling us his story when he was about twelve years old and all of the events that happened during that period of time. Much in witch where all unexpected. Although heroes are well known for their heroism they also have a dark side no one would ever expect. Although Frank is consider a hero in town he has a dark side no one would have ever imagine. “Frank was witty, charming, at smiling ease with his life and everything in it”(36). “He was a genuine war hero”(36). Frank was stationed at an army field hospital on a pacific island and carried three wounded men to safety making him a genuine war hero in town. Frank isn't just a war hero, he is also the doctor in town and everyone is happy to have him there because of his great success. Or are they? "The reason, Wesley, the reason Marie didn't want to be examined by Frank is that

Julian defiantly doesn't like the fact that Wes has his own brother locked up. Julian is arguing with Wes telling him its no big deal and tells him how they are just Indian girls and nobody would care. That shows that Julian doesn't care what Frank has done and that Wes is being to dramatic about it. “Murder! my father shouted. A second time even lauder: Murder!”(120). Wes finally tells Julian that Frank is responsible for the death of Marie the Indian girl and Julian is speechless after he tells him that because he knows their is nothing he could do to save Frank. Out of all the excuses Julian knows that his favorite son is a criminal and Wes has gotten revenge on Frank. Overall Julian is disappointed at both his sons for being disrespectful to his