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While I did question much of the accuracy of the movie, one scene that really stood out in my mind was the accurate portrayal of the burial of James in the middle of the prairie. In her diary, Lydia Allen Rudd describes seeing the man made tombs they encountered along the way and how families would bury their relatives who died of diseases, albeit the horrifying effects and rampant spread of disease was not discussed in the movie although it was a significant part of western life, during the journey westward. --Mallory C. | While I did question much of the accuracy of the movie, one scene that really stood out in my mind was the accurate portrayal of the burial of James in the middle of the prairie. In her diary, Lydia Allen Rudd describes seeing the man made tombs they encountered along the way and how families would bury their relatives who died of diseases, albeit the horrifying effects and rampant spread of disease was not discussed in the movie although it was a significant part of western life, during the journey westward. --Mallory C. | ||
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| + | The movie correctly portrayed Doc Holiday's character as suffering from Tuberculosis. Such as the movie depicted, this condition led to Doc Holiday's move out west, where the climate was warmer and drier. This was a common strategy for many who suffered from the illness in the 19th century. Not wishing to suffer the painful slow death of consumption, Doc Holiday led a reckless life, thinking death by gun or knife to be better. Another common treatment for consumption was a special kind of liquor used to control the cough - this was also depicted in the movie, when Holiday takes a sip from the bottle on his night stand, given to him by his lady friend Chihuahua(what a name for a prostitute!) ~Juliann | ||
Also, to add onto what Bryan mentioned, the barber/ dentist was accurate. We learned in class that many settlers who moved out west would try their hands at many different professions instead of just sticking to one industry such as mining or gold digging. In this case the guy could cut hair and also pull teeth, as indicated by the sign hanging in the store. -- Mallory C. | Also, to add onto what Bryan mentioned, the barber/ dentist was accurate. We learned in class that many settlers who moved out west would try their hands at many different professions instead of just sticking to one industry such as mining or gold digging. In this case the guy could cut hair and also pull teeth, as indicated by the sign hanging in the store. -- Mallory C. | ||
