The Mountain and The Valley

In the Prologue of The Mountain and The Valley, we are introduced to David Canaan and his family. The novel takes place in Nova Scotia in a small farming community. The writer spends a great deal of time talking abpout the nature surrounding the town. This gives the reader a very good mental picture of where the story is taking place. The writer describes in detail the way the area looks around the house. He …

…normal around them, but he is ultimately different. He is also very different than the rest of his family. He sees things clearer than the people around him, with more detail and a better understanding. David becomes an artist in his own way. He does not tell anyone of his aspirations and dreams; he keeps all of these to himself. If given the opportunity, he could have been very successful and happy with his life