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Butcher's Crossing sandbox::

Background::

Discussion about the author's background, and genre of this book (Intro pages 1-2) How the author influenced western writing (Intro page 6) Brief description of Michelle Latiolias (Intro page 6) Publication year (1960) (Brownsword page 1)

Plot::

Summarize the plot that is discussed in the intro (Intro pages 3-6) Other details (Bland review bottom of page 1-top of page 2) (Brownsword page 1) Setting (The Guardian page 1)

Characters::

List characters and their importance to story (Intro 3-6) (The Guardian page 2) (Brownsword page 1-2)

1. Will Andrews-main character of the book, goes on a spiritual journey to find a one-ness/understand of God (Intro page 3)
2. Miller-hunter that Andrews travels with (Intro page 4)
3. Fred Schneider-skinner that Miller hires (Intro page 4)
4. Charley Hoge-cliche western guy, brings up biblical passages that spark debate in group (Intro page 4)
5. J.D. Mcdonald-friend of Andrews' father (Intro page 4)

Themes::

Nature/God (Intro page 3) (Bland review page 2) (Brownsword page 2) Survivability of man (The Guardian page 2) Coming of age story (Intro page 5)

Style::

Western (Intro page 6) Similarities to Ralph Waldo Emerson (Intro page 3)

Criticism::

Bland Criticism

1. not optimistic for book's popularity (page 1 of Bland review)
2. William's is a great writer, but this book doesn't show it (Bland review page 3)

The Guardian Criticism

1. didn't think the book was well written or interesting (The guardian page 1)
2. does think that this book is timeless (page 2)

Brownsword Criticism

1. thought the book was really great (page 1)
2. book will become a classic (page 1)
3. shows us important messages about ourselves and nature (page 2)