The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence by Dorothy M. Johnson and The Tin Star by John M. Cunningham show two different sides of classic Western masculinity. Doane, in The Tin Star, is the brave and tough hero who faces danger alone. Doane’s heroism is built on courage and dedication to protecting his town. His sense of honour is his own, not something he needs others to believe in, making him a symbol of the cowboy who sticks to his personal values no matter the cost. He stands up to the outlaws with courage and ultimately loses his life protecting his partner. Doane embodies the classic Western…