- Nate's first encounter with Dr. Tom and Deerling is marked by distrust and disapproval of their questionable methods, but his relationship with both men evolves as they work together. What does Nate learn from these more seasoned rangers, and from being on the job? How would you describe the portrayal of male friendship in this novel?
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Nate learns not everything is at face value. There is always more at play either post history or even potential history. Trust and friendship do not always go hand in hand. Nate realizes things are not always black and white with gray where most lawmen have to live to survive. Male friendship seems to be earned rather than freely given. But it is something that will stand many tests and adventures.
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