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When James died and the cattle were gone, it was pouring rain out. McCoy wrote about how in heavy storms, if the herder didn't have the skill, he couldn't control the cattle and they would run away. It seems possible that this is what could have actually happened to the Earps' cattle once Billy Clanton killed James, and in the middle of nowhere they could have gone anywhere. Wyatt speaks early on of their cattle having been rustled, but never mentions that again; he is only concerned with avenging his brother's death. Not once does he confront the Clantons about his cattle. Even at the end, he suggests that he might try to buy some new cattle and start ranching again--implying that he never believed his cattle could be recovered. -Whitney Holcomb | When James died and the cattle were gone, it was pouring rain out. McCoy wrote about how in heavy storms, if the herder didn't have the skill, he couldn't control the cattle and they would run away. It seems possible that this is what could have actually happened to the Earps' cattle once Billy Clanton killed James, and in the middle of nowhere they could have gone anywhere. Wyatt speaks early on of their cattle having been rustled, but never mentions that again; he is only concerned with avenging his brother's death. Not once does he confront the Clantons about his cattle. Even at the end, he suggests that he might try to buy some new cattle and start ranching again--implying that he never believed his cattle could be recovered. -Whitney Holcomb | ||
| − | The reading "Major Problems in the American West" does mention vigilante action taken up for cattle rustling, and mentions Roosevelt's advocacy. We definitely see plenty of vigilante action somewhat connected to rustling. --Amanda Russell | + | The reading "Major Problems in the American West" does mention vigilante action taken up for cattle rustling, and mentions Roosevelt's advocacy. We definitely see plenty of vigilante action somewhat connected to rustling. The reading on women in the West makes conditions seem totally unfavorable and a rough life. It seems wrong that Clementine would be so clean, even-tempered and patient after such a long, roundabout, and seemingly dangerous journey. --Amanda Russell |
== 3 Movie as primary source about makers/time/setting/genre == | == 3 Movie as primary source about makers/time/setting/genre == | ||
