High Noon: The Evolution of the Final Confrontation and the Enduring Symbol of Le Cowboy
The Evolution of “Final Confrontation” in Western Mythos The archetype of the final confrontation in Western storytelling traces its roots to frontier justice and personal duels, where honor and retribution collided under harsh landscapes. Early narratives relied on spontaneous duels—ephemeral acts of retribution born from oral tradition—where resolution was immediate but fragile. Over time, storytelling […]