What Makes A Good Western Good?
What Makes A Good Western Good?
It is an interesting question. I believe there are certain essential elements that comprise a good western. They must all come together in a smooth and seamless blend to create an effective and entertaining western story.
We Americans are particular about our westerns. It is a genre of entertainment we invented and we own. It is part of our national consciousness. We guard it carefully. We are protective of it. We hold it to high standards, for it is a reflection of us, our society and our very nature as a people.
These essential elements I point out are applicable to other genres of fiction. They just seem more important in a western.
A good western must contain the following elements, listed in order of importance.
Good Characters – The characters are the most important element in a good western. They drive the story. They must
