A Mysterious Past

Instructions: Shane 's past remains a mystery in the story. Prepare a short biography of Shane, using your imagination to fill in the gaps of his life story. Remain true to the facts in the novel while adding the details.

The Gunfighter

Instructions: Read this description of Shane the gunfighter from the novel, Shane by Jack Schaefer, and create a story about where this person is going and what happens in the saloon.

"He was dressed as he was that first day when he rode into our lives, in that dark and worn magnificence from the black hat with its wide curling brim to the soft black boots. But what caught your eye was the single flash of white, the outer ivory plate on the grip of the gun, showing sharp and distinct against the dark material of the trousers."