The Genre of Western and its Defining Characteristics

This chapter explores the Western genre and its unique defining characteristics, such as its harsh landscape setting and the values of personal liberty versus subjugation that often come into play. It also discusses the subgenre of professional Western and touches on the morality arc in the movie True Grit.

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