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Water
In Little Britches, water symbolizes the interconnectedness of the ranchers’ livelihoods and the conflict and community it gives rise to. Though equally essential to all the ranchers along Bear Creek, water does not flow…
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The Pheasant
In Little Britches, the pheasant symbolizes moral ambiguity, particularly in relation to the law. When Ralph first receives his steel trap, he accidentally catches a pheasant, which are illegal game in Colorado. Fearing punishment, he…
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