“I saw a row of pilgrims squirting lead in the air out of Winchesters held to the hip” (p.60). Winchester rifles were made in the 1800s. They were common in this time because they could fire several shots before having to be reloaded. Without this information the reader may be a little confused when reading this passage, as I was. The author uses references to many things of his time throughout this novel, which gives the reader a better understanding of this era.
“Winchester rifle.” MSN Encarta. 29 Aug. 2009. http://encarta.msn.com/dictionary_1861713447/Winchester_rifle.html
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think also.. many shots..without reloading .. significance to having this weapon in this particular setting?
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