The Western as Postmodern Satiric History: Thomas Berger's" Little Big Man"

Abstract

Examines the possibility for alternate readings of historical events through the use of satire as seen from Thomas Berger's` Little Big Man.' Deconstruction of accepted notions of the American West and questions official views; Ways of comprehending history; Humanization of figures in history; Encourages readers to view privileged historical accounts with a critical perspective.