Western Genre Key aspects

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 The ‘ Western Genre ‘ 


  • Set in the old American West
  • 1850s to end of 19th century 
  • Set in arid environments usually 
  • White pioneers vs Indians 
  • guns 
  • Lots of violence 
  • Outlaws, bandits, thieves 
  • Saloons 
  • Dilemma
  • Moral drama 
  • Duels 
  • Native Americans 
  • Horse riding 
  • Sheriffs 
  • Shootouts 
  • American civil war 

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