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SHANE FREE STUDY GUIDE
LITERARY ELEMENTS
SETTING
The novel is set in the early twentieth century in a Wyoming valley,
where the pace of life is simple and slow and the inhabitants are moral
and ethical. Joe Starrett is a homesteader farmer in the valley, and much
of the novel takes place in and around his farm. Other than the rural
farm setting, the novel only portrays the town saloon, where the local
men gather and relax. Shane, a mysterious gunman, comes to the valley
and leaves an indelible mark on the people, especially on the Starrett
family.
CHARACTER LIST
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Major Characters
Shane
A mysterious gunman who enters into the life of Joe Starrett
and his family and carves a place for himself in their hearts. Although
he tries to leave his gunslinging past behind, refusing to even carry
a gun, he decides to fight Fletcher, the town nemesis, in order to save
Joe Starrett’s farm. After he kills Fletcher and Wilson, he feels he must
leave the town forever.
Joe Starrett
A Wyoming farmer who develops a rare and strong friendship with
Shane.
Marian Starrett
Joe’s wife, who is attracted to Shane.
Bob
Joe and Marian’s young son, who almost worships Shane.
Luke Fletcher
A rich landowner. He is greedy for more land and causes trouble
as he pursues it. He is killed by Shane in a gunfight.
Minor Characters
Wilson
A gunman who is commissioned by Fletcher to fight with Joe, Shane,
and the other farmers. Before he is killed by Shane, he kills Ernie Wright.
Chris
A farmhand of Fletcher’s who gets badly beaten up by Shane. After
Fletcher and Wilson are killed, he come to Joe and asks for a job.
Morgan
Another of Fletcher’s farmhands who is beaten up by Shane.
Ernie Wright
A homesteader with a hot temperament; he is shot by Wilson when
he refuses to sell his land to Fletcher.
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