This is an essay I wrote in March 2023 for an English class. It is about an 8 Min read. The Western is a genre that is so effective at speaking to our morals as people that it transcends culture, language, and borders as well as time. Unlike other genres that rely on cautionary tales or contrived drama, Westerns delve deep into moral questions that touch the very core of our being. This is because a Western is not subject to the typical parameters of society. The lines between what is considered civilized and archaic are significantly blurred. The vastness and semi-lawlessness that exists in the genre is what challenges us to ask ourselves what we would do in difficult situations, and if our actions align with what is right. They force us to question the very foundations of our civilized society, both past and present. In short, the power of a Western lies in its ability to make us feel something unique. They tug at our heartstrings and leave us with a sense of purpose. To me the movie...

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