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Hour 5 Book 1 Memory The very first line of the book is David our narrator stating that, “I carry a series of images more vivid and lasting than any other of my boyhood and indelible be- yond all attempts the years make to erase of fade them…” (Prologue). This quote describes David’s memories as a young boy. Some images lasting longer than others, they can never be forgotten because the memories are everlasting.
David grasps the past twenty-eight years later and shares his memory of 1948. He says, “A story that is now only mine to tell. I may not be the only witness left, there might still be someone in that small Mon- tana town who remembers those events as well as I, but no one knew all three of there people better. And no one loved them more” (12). The ending of the pro- logue shows that David cares about his family in great amount and that the events that happened in the sum- mer of 1948 made a lasting impact. Being 40 years old he shares the story.
FAMILY TREE NOTES Wes Sheriff of Mercer CountyHe was a sheriff in Mercy County married to his wife Gail and they had a son named David.
Gail A protective, loving, wife to Wes. The mother of David. Her job consists working the register of Deeds. She is des- perate in urging Wes to find a new job because she wants him to be merely himself rather than a Hayden.
Grandpa Hayden Lives on a ranch with his wife, and He lived on a ranch and was fulfilled as a dominate man as a sheriff. He wanted his son Wes to continue the Hayden rule.
David As a 12 year old boy, he is shy and constantly curious. He cares about his family more than anything, and just wants to be like any other boy his age.
Marie She was a Hunkpapa Sioux who worked for the Hayden family as a maid.
Ronnie Tall Bear He was Marie’s boyfriend who graduated from Bentrock and was the finest athlete in the region.
Frank A well-built man, married to his wife Gloria. Is known for his war efforts and his job of being a doctor. Is later ac- cused of molesting Marie.
Aunt Gloria A beautiful women, married to Frank for six years. Len/Daisy Neighbors of the Hayden family. Len is the deputy of the police department, and Daisy loves to cook.
Grandma Married to the powerful Grandpa Hayden. Being the mom of Frank and Wes, she is stuck in the middle of the two.
Behind the Truth As Marie is lying in bed, she calls David to her side. Frantically, she tells David how she doesn’t need a doctor, convincing him that she feels better. Marie spills the news to the Hayden’s that their family mem- ber Frank, has not only been molesting her but other Indian girls.
Indian Beliefs Wes calls Frank, asking him to come see Marie. Dur- ing their conversation Wes tells Frank, “I might as well tell you, Frank. She doesn’t want to see you. Say she doesn’t need a doctor” (35). Wes explains to Frank how Marie refuses to allow a doctor to see her, and is quite uncomfortable with the idea. Frank replies sar- castically that it’s a indian superstition, and that they must heel by their tribal beliefs- not using modern medicine. This passage relates to the plot of the story by the moral, have trust within your family. In the end, Frank clearly lied to Wes about Marie’s beliefs in order to cover up his disgusting actions.
Unwanted Frank appears at the Hayden’s doorstep after being told that Marie doesn’t want him there. Marie isn’t the happiest camper at this time. She decides to ell and scream in order to warn Mrs. Gail that she wants com- pany in the room while Frank is with her. This part of the book is where David starts to realize that some- thing isn’t quite right between Frank and Marie. It be- came fishy when she got upset for being told that she was going to see Frank, her family doctor.
Drawing Conclusions David and Wes are sitting on the porch when David hears Marie continue to scream “no.” David sees that his father is trying to cover up what he had just heard. Shortly after Frank walks out, disgusted, Wes heads back inside. In David’s mind he concludes, “After what had just happened with Marie I didn’t want to be alone with Uncle Frank” (41). David doesn’t see his uncle Frank as a genuine guy anymore. He is scared of him and has no explanation why, but notices that something terribly wrong.
The Opposite of Good David stands on the porch he clearly sees his mom staring straight ahead and standing completely still in the living room. David explains, “I looked quickly be- hind me since her attitude was exactly like someone who has seen something frightening. Nothing was there but my father and my uncle (43). In part one of the book I would call this paragraph the climax be- cause David is seeing his mother reaction to what Marie had told her and soon the whole family will know. This will forever change the path of the family and Wes will have to choose between his title as being the sheriff or protecting the family name.
Shocking, Awful News Within the chapter, a heated argument occurs between Gail and Wesley on the main floor. Despite the fact that David wasn’t in the deep conversation among his parents, he listened on to every word spoken. During their conversation, Gail breaks the silence by saying, “Just one thing Wes. You never said you didn’t believe it. Why is that? Why?” (p.54). These few words show the weight upon Wesley, revealing the fact that he knows his brother is guilty and has committed a seri- ous crime, but at the same time feeling jeopardized. Wesley doesn’t want to admit what he truly thinks be- cause his family’s name (Hayden) is known and recog- nized as a powerful family, and now he realizes that is going to change.