Gunsmoke: Character of the Old West Marshal, Matt Dillon :: Radio

Gunsmoke Character of the Old western summon, prostrate Dillon The American West. unspoilt of opportunity and danger. Out on the prairie at that place was always a carry for those that were willing to serve and protect. No ordinary lawman would do though. The needs and demands that were placed on those in authority during that time called for soul extraordinary. The people in the few scattered cities here and there depended on marshals and their ability to uphold the law. Dodge City was no exception, in fact it was the rule. Many ruffians came and went through Dodge and therefore the City needful a lawman like no other. What they had was position Matt Dillon. Marshal Dillon embodied perpetuallyything that was asked for in the typical old west lawman. He did his line and did it well. There are many characteristics that are take aimd of such a man, in such a position as he was in. Marshal Dillon was indeed so like the typical lawman that he was fabricated in and of himsel f. However he is very real in the minds and black Maria of all those who have ever experienced the thrill of hearing the words, there is only one way to tame... (the west). With a six shooter, and the smell of Gunsmoke.(Radio Spirits). Anyone who has ever heard, watched, or read about Gunsmoke understands the vital role that the character of Matt Dillon plays to the unfolding of al well-nigh every fact and tale. Dillon is the portrayal of all that was valued, respected, envied, and romanticized in the stereotypical old west lawman. Marshal Dillon has several characteristics about him that require scrutiny however to do so properly would require a virtual novel of research, as can be seen by the multitudinous of different traits observed by an Andrews University Lit. class on the American West (www.andrews.edu/closserb link to Gunsmoke summaries). Therefore examining a few traits that seem to be most frequently observed in a broad way is more(prenominal) reasonable. Marshal Dillo n is above all else strong or tough. In this champion strong is to be applied to both the physical prowess and psychic resolve. Time and time again Dillon is called upon to be strong. In the radio episode of Gunsmoke How to Kill a Friend Dillon shows his strength of mind by refusing a bribe as well as having the strength to stand up to an old friend even if it meant having to kill him.