In the novel Margaret Laurance describes the character with a rough exterior with a soft heart. Laurance was successful in representing "the living individual" in this case. Bram was a hard worker when he wanted to be, but his theory in life, take what you need, not what you want really helped explain his values in life. This also limited his success.

Bram like most humans close the door on problems facing him. Instead of confronting them Bram would turn away. Bram also had many problems like most men, his biggest one was alcohol. Bram would drink with his buddy's and then stay in his barn when his drunkenness was not accepted in the house. This problem also led to his death.

Bram didn't care if he affected other people and wouldn't let other people affect his beliefs. This was also from a man who would choose love over money. This is evident when he chooses between farming and breeding saddle horses. Bram says "let somebody else cash in ... I got enough to buy what I want." (pg. 23)

b of representing an individual in this case. She relates him to many aspects of life and how people live. She also represents the common man with this character. Margaret does an excellent job of expressing her personality in this novel.

Laurence used a great deal of reference to the past. Laurence liked to paint picture's in the readers head of what was happening in the novel. I also found that in the novel Margaret Laurence told many stories within other stories in relation to describe a character's personality.

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