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In the epilogue, the novel ends with a clear idea about justice and law but it is still really disturbing. Things ended, but it does not give you a feeling that everything is okay. I think that is what the author wants. The author wants the reader to think about what happened and how it affects the characters. The epilogue shows how the things that happened to Davy changed him for the rest of his life.

Frank's suicide was truly vivid and realistic. At first, I couldn't understand at all why Frank committed suicide. However, after thinking about it carefully, I believe Frank committed suicide to escape the guilt and responsibility for what he had done for Indian girls which is really irresponsible and ugly. Frank killing himself to just avoid his consequence is bad and I couldn't accept his actions positively.

Davy’s changing emotions were clearly delivered. I understood that Davy and his family were becoming increasingly exhausted. Moreover, I am really noticing how quiet and tense everything feels. The wide empty land in Montana makes the silence. It is like there is nowhere to hide even though people in Montana 1948 are trying to hide. Montana 1948 is a story where the author, Watson does not rush anything.

I was shocked that Frank was hurting Indian girls. I kind of expected something from hints in the reading, but it was still surprising. The weird thing is that the people in the town think Frank is kind. So it’s hard to believe he did something so awful. Watson shows that people can seem good on the outside but be very different inside. It makes me think deeply about how hard it is to know someone completely.

I was shocked that Frank was hurting Indian girls. I kind of expected something from hints in the reading, but it was still surprising. The weird thing is that the people in the town think Frank is kind. So it’s hard to believe he did something so awful. Watson shows that people can seem good on the outside but be very different inside. It makes me think deeply about how hard it is to know someone completely.

I don’t really understand why Marie refuses to go to the hospital even though Gail told her she might have pneumonia. She seems like she should want help, but she is very strong about her choice and keeps saying no. It makes me curious about her personality and what she is thinking. I like how Watson doesn’t explain everything directly. He shows us the characters through their actions.

Reading the first few pages was really enjoyable. I liked how the story started by describing David’s father’s job and the Montana environment. I think the author did this to show the characteristics of the people and the quiet, lonely atmosphere of the village. It also made me notice how David watches and thinks about the adults around him, which makes the story more interesting.