[Hardastarboard]

My main objection to Shane was the fight scenes. Alan Ladd looked like he was slap fighting in a gay bar. Next time you watch it look at how he holds his fists. Somebody should have coached him on that.

Good analysis of the character's clothing, BTW.

[blueunicorn6]

I got into an argument with my Son’s English Teacher over Shane.

He went to a small, Christian high school. I’d be very surprised if Shane was taught anymore in public schools.

She was teaching that Shane was all about the little guys standing up to the big guy.

I told her that she was missing a lot of “the flavor” of the book.

Shane’s clothes are an integral part of the book.

He comes from the East, dark, mysterious and deadly.

He buys work clothes and becomes more relaxed.

He puts back on his black clothes to go into town and kill.

Great imagery.