Was Marian in love with Shane?

Marian Starrett
Throughout the book Marian falls in love with Shane. However, she does not fall out of love with Joe; rather, she recognizes that they are both wonderful men and loves them both.
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Why does Marian want to talk to Shane alone?

Why does Marian want to talk to Shane alone? She speaks to him alone because she wants to ask him to stay and help them keep their farm. She also wants to mention how important Shane is to Joe.
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Who is Marian in Shane?

Shane (1953) - Jean Arthur as Marian Starrett - IMDb.
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What is bothering Shane in Chapter 8?

Shane is troubled not just because the situation has escalated, but because it is clear that he must resort to doing something he does not want to do and does not believe is right to alleviate it.
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How did the two men react when Marian asked them about her hat?

How did the two men react when Marian asked them about her hat? Both men only paid her superficial attention and then went back to working on the stump. Why is Marian standing on the box peering out the little window? She doesn't want the two men to know that she is watching them remove the stump.
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Marian Shane – "Lov'in Comes Easy" / "How Did You Know" (1987)



What does the stump symbolize in Shane?

The Tree Stump

The old tree stump was the bane of Joe's existence for a long time, and, as such, it symbolizes old struggles. The second day Shane comes to the house, Shane helps him uproot it, which, along these lines, signifies the overcoming of an obstacle.
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Why does Bob follow Shane?

Why does Bob decide to follow Shane? He wants to know what happens and he wants to be there for Shane. How does Shane act nobly during the gun fight?
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Who is the antagonist in Shane?

Fletcher. Fletcher is the antagonist of the book. He is a pure villain and a problem from the outset, becoming increasingly more and more threatening as the book progresses. He is angry that Joe will not sell him his farm and angry that Joe has rallied the other farmers against him.
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Why did Shane leave in Shane?

Shane leaves because he is a murderer. He explains to Bob that right or wrong, when one kills a man that marks him for life. He does not want to be known as a killer, especially if he is associated with Joe, Bob, and Marian. This means that upon leaving to confront Wilson, Shane knew he was never coming back.
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Why does Shane sit in dad's chair at the table?

According to Bob, why is it so important for Shane to sit in Joe's chair at the table? By sitting at the head of the table, Shane was also sitting opposite the door and so he could see immediately who was entering the house.
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What does the ending of Shane mean?

the movie's ending serves to nail this point home: Shane is. moving on not because he's injured and doesn't want to die in front of. Joey, but because there's no place left for him anymore in the changing. world.
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Who ends up paying for the damages to the bar in Shane?

Joe tells the bartender to put the damage on his bill. Several of the other townspeople offer to pay the bill as well, but Joe insists.
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Why is Marian worried about Shane?

Marian, however, is worried about Shane's victory. She fears that Fletcher will retaliate, and she worries that Shane will be forced to use his abilities as a gunman.
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Where does Shane go after marriage?

Stardew Valley Shane Marriage

When married, Shane will leave his job at Jojamart, and move into the farmhouse and set up a room to the right of your bedroom. He'll also set up a small chicken coop, where he visits his pet chicken Charlie. Shane will leave the farmhouse on Mondays (to visit Marnie) and Fridays.
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What is the conflict in Shane?

Shane rides into a conflict between cattleman Ryker and a bunch of settlers, like Joe Starrett and his family, whose land Ryker wants. When Shane beats up Ryker's man Chris, Ryker tries to buy him. Then Shane and Joe take on the whole Ryker crew. Ryker sends to Cheyenne for truly evil gunslinger Wilson.
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Is Shane the best Western ever?

The American Film Institute (AFI) has list it as one of the top three (3) Hollywood Westerns ever made and it is ranked 45 on the list of top 100 films. The movie earned six Academy Award nominations and won an award for Best Cinematography (in color).
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What book is Shane based on?

The trailer for the movie “Shane.” Shane, the book, was Jack Schaefer's first novel. That it was his first book made the story's success surprising, but so did the fact that Schaefer had never been to Wyoming or any part of the American West.
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Does Shane live at the end of the movie?

After watching "Shane" so many times over the years, beginning with the first time I saw the classic film in 1962, I have to consider seriously that Shane, a cowboy knight-errant, died at the end of the film.
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What is Shane's Secret in the other boy?

Hennessey depicts Shane's journey as he grapples with his identity as a transgender person. His entire life, Shane knew he was born in the wrong body. He knew he was a boy, not a tomboy. After moving from San Francisco to Los Angeles with his mother, Shane socially transitions as a boy at his new middle school.
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Was Shane a good person?

Shane is a good guy who became a villain… so he doesn't quite fit the bill of a being a pure hero or villain. Instead, he is a character study of how a good guy turns bad. In that light, he has a really great character arc!
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Does Shane turn into a villain?

Shane - Season 2, Episode 12, "Better Angels"

Shane's turn to villainy made him a fairly difficult character to mourn, but there's no denying that he left a legacy of complicated feelings for Rick.
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Why does Bob bear a grudge?

Why, according to Atticus, does Bob Ewell bear a grudge? - According to Atticus, Bob Ewell bears a grudge to anyone that he finds was involved with the Tom Robinson case or shredded his credibility at court.
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What does Bobby learn from Shane?

After meeting Shane, Bob has a completely new definition of what it means to be a real hero and finally has a real role model to fill that spot. Bob learns that being a man is not about toting guns or asserting dominance over others.
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How old is Bob in the book Shane?

Bob Starrett – Joe Starrett's son. He is eleven years old. He is the narrator. In the words of author Jack Schaeffer's son Jon, the character of Bob is, "a boy who thinks [mysterious stranger Shane] is a God."
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