How Does The Book Shane End?

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Shane succeeds in proving his loyalty to Joe and saving his land, but he kills two men in the process. As a result, Shane knows that he cannot remain in the valley. He leaves without even saying farewell. The novel

ends with his walking out into the night in search of an unknown future

.

What happened at the end of the book Shane?


Shane kills Wilson but not before Wilson shoots him

. Shane also shoots Fletcher who was hiding on the balcony trying to get a shot off at Shane. After the gunfight Bob begs Shane to stay, but Shane says that when a man kills someone, he is marked forever and must go.

Who dies in the book Shane?

After a brief argument the two men get into a shoot out. Shane kills

Wilson

but not before Wilson shoots him. Shane also shoots Fletcher who was hiding on the balcony trying to get a shot off at Shane.

What is the end result of the fight in Shane?

What is the end result of the fight?

Shane emerges the victor

while Chris is left on the floor unconscious.

What happened in the fight between Chris and Shane?


Chris charged at Shane

, but Shane avoided him and punched him in the face. Again and again Shane kept dodging Chris, landing a hard blow after each rush. The fight ended when Shane broke Chris’s arm. Shane then proceeded to clean up Chris’s face and asked some of the people in the bar to take care of him.

Why is Shane a hero?

He is

Bob’s hero

and quickly becomes Joe Starrett’s companion. Shane is loyal to the very end, never compromising any of the Starretts or placing them in danger. He is quick to deal with people and situations that are potentially dangerous, and he feels both tenderness and responsibility for the Starretts.

How old is Shane in the book Shane?

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.” Joe Starrett – Bob’s father.

Is Shane dead at the end?

In the 1998 film The Negotiator, the two leading characters have a discussion about Western genre films, Shane in particular. Arguing about the ending, Chris Sabian says

Shane died

, and Danny Roman says “he’s slumped ’cause he’s shot.

Is Shane the best Western ever?

Along with High Noon, Shane is probably

the most famous Western of the 1950s

.

Is Shane a word?

Pronunciation shayn Origin Word/name Ulster Other names Variant form(s) McShane MacShane O’Shane

Why is Shane not surprised when Ernie Wright is shot?

Why is Shane not surprised when Ernie Wright is shot? he knows that

He Ernie Wright is quick tempered and the easiest to prod into a fight

.

What does Shane predict for Joe Starrett’s future?

Shane predicts that

some day Joe will be mayor

. … Fletcher has a proposition for Joe—he says that Joe and Shane are useful men and that he would like them both to work for him. Fletcher says that they can stay, but the rest of the homesteaders would have to leave.

Why does Joe Starrett caution Bob not get liking Shane too much?

Why does Joe Starrett caution Bob not to get liking Shane too much?

He tells Bob that Shane will be moving on some day but Bob suspects there

are other reasons why his father is concerned. Perhaps his father is worried that Shane might get himself killed.

How does Bob feel about Shane?

Bob sees

Shane’s deep respect and loyalty to Joe

, and Bob knows that his father is not like Fletcher’s men, but is more like Shane—respectable and a true hero.

What was the dogs name in Shane?

Shane Dawson currently has one cat (Cheeto) and two dogs (

Uno and Honey

).

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