When Shane was published in 1949, it was considered a very unusual novel of Western fiction. Unlike other books of the time, the hero of the book was the title character. Even more unusual was the fact that Shane himself was not a cold-blooded killer. Instead he was a brave, strong and loyal man who fought only if it was unavoidable. Shane did not display his gun, but rather kept it hidden from view although it was always within reach and ready for action. Throughout the book, Shane shows good leadership and at the same time, he made everyone's life better. The farmers looked up to him because they knew he was a good leader. Shane was a good leader because of his experience, because he did what was best for his family, and ultimately because of his influence on others. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on "Why Violent Video Games Shouldn't Be Banned"? Get an original essay Shane is a role model because he has the experience and virtue that others lack. He is loyal, strong and courageous and knows how to identify when it is time to use weapons to settle an argument, unlike other cowboy heroes who constantly use their weapons to settle disputes. Shane shows his expertise in many ways. Once, upon hearing that hot-headed Wilson had come to town, Shane offers his valuable advice, but arrives too late and Ernie Wright is killed. A second incident occurs when Fletcher arrives with a plan to hire Joe and Shane. Joe starts to grab his gun but Shane stops him. Shane knows Fletcher was going to shoot him and then said it was self defense. Shane always thinks about what's best for the family. In the third chapter, shortly after Joe hires him, Shane takes advantage of the fact that he is the most capable and experienced man in the house. "When [Shane] came to the first meal after agreeing to stay with us, he walked to the chair that had always been Dad's and stood by it waiting for the rest of us to take the other seats... [Father] walked to Dad's chair in front of Shane and sat down... I couldn't see any reason for the move until the first time one of our neighbors knocked on the door while we were eating and walked right in like most of them did I realized that Shane was sitting facing the door so he could directly confront anyone who entered.' We see that Shane is alert and knows, being the more experienced man, that it is his duty to protect the family from bad men and gunslingers. When Fletcher arrives at the house to offer to hire Shane and Joe, and then threatens Marion, it becomes clear that Shane he cares about Marion and the entire Starrett family. Shane influences many characters in the book. Bob Starrett, the narrator, perhaps feels his influence more than anyone else. At first Bob doesn't know what to think of Shane, but then he realizes that Shane is a better role model than his father. Shane embraces his natural leadership by helping to uproot the stump from the ground. On Joe and Marian's anniversary, he finishes cutting the alfalfa field as a surprise for them valuable about growing up and teaches him that not all fights should be fought with weapons Even though he's new to the city, Shane knows what's best for the city. When Shane embarks on his mission to finally kill Fletcher and Wilson, Joe says that it's none of Shane's business and that he should go instead of Shane. They start arguing and Shane does what he has to do. He knocks Joe unconscious and goes into town, where he shoots both Wilson and Fletcher. Inspired by Shane, Chris goes to the Starrett house and asks to be forgiven and hired in Shane's place. Please note: this is just an example. Get a personalized document now.