Summary Of Deadwood Dick's Doom

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Deadwood Dick’s Doom During the 19th century dime novels became a huge market for entertainment. In the past reading was really only an option for the rich educated (white) elite, as the only books readily available were classical literature and the Bible. As technology advanced people were able to print and ship many more books at a much more affordable cost, so people started writing for the masses. These books were solely meant for entertainment value and really looked a lot like out modern day Soap Operas. Lots of action happened within the pages of these novels and there were a multitude of subplots that kept the readers avidly turning the pages. Deadwood Dick’s Doom/Calamity Jane’s Last Adventure is one such novel. It was obviously…show more content…
This woman is a classic damsel in distress. She is white, young, pretty, and very vulnerable. So naturally the men all want her. She even says the words “Oh, spare me-spare me, Sir! Oh, my God! is there no one here to help me?” (Deadwood Dick, chapter 4). That’s why later in the story it seemed so absurd to me when we learn that she was charged with murder. How could a young woman who wouldn’t even fight for herself when someone was trying to molest her, be capable of such violence? This part of the book seems to say that although women are weak, fragile, and in need of a man; they can also cause monumental amounts of…show more content…
She really had a lot of girl power. She would stand up for herself, not let anyone talk crap, and she even wore britches. It was interesting that a woman that strong and confident still had to be saved by a man. It was totally obvious that she had not been the one to kill Piute Dave however they were still going to kill her, until that masked Unknown man showed up. “Girl, I have won you fairly, and now you are doubly mine. But I do not want you just yet, and so will give you your liberty for a few days, well knowing that you will not dare to run away. Gents, give her liberty, and see that she is offered no molestation until I get ready to claim my revenge. Ha! ha! it shall be sweet revenge-the revenge of years' maturing!" (Deadwood Dick, Chapter 9). The Unknown turns out to be Deadwood Dick, Calamity Jane’s fiancé. This told me that even the strongest of women are still just a man’s

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