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Shane
Jack Schaefer
Study Guide
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Chapters 1–2
Chapters 3–4
Chapters 5–6
Chapters 7–8
Chapters 9–10
Chapters 11–12
Chapters 13–14
Characters
Character List
Shane
Bob Starrett
Joe Starrett
Marian Starrett
Fletcher
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotes Explained
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Context
Full Book Quiz
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Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Chapters 1-2
Chapters 3-4
Chapters 5-6
Chapters 7-8
Chapters 9-10
Chapters 11-12
Chapters 13-14
Study Questions
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Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
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Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
Further Study
Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
1
of 5
When does Shane use violence?
When Joe is watching
When Marian is insulted
When he's sure to win
When it's unavoidable
2
of 5
Among the Starretts, what is the general feeling when Shane is around?
Well-being
Dread
Openness
Excitement
3
of 5
Shane's only dialogue are the brief exchanges he has with ___.
Joe
Marion
Bob
Fletcher
4
of 5
What does Bob learn is the essence of being a man?
Never backing down
Loving a woman
Doing the right thing
Having a family
5
of 5
What does Joe ultimately feel for Shane?
Curiosity
Jealousy
Love
Pity
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