Essay 3 Support Article

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The article “Family Values in Meth Country” by J R. Jones.was published in June, 2010 in reference to the motion picture, Winter’s Bone. Although the novel is somewhat different from the movie, the article will, nevertheless, be a great resource for support throughout my essay. The purpose of the article it to expose family values of the Ozark community, extrapolated from Winter’s Bone. Jones begins by discussing the significance of the scenery. He notes that it is important in communicating class, culture, and theme to the audience. He then discusses how it conveys isolation, poverty and tradition. Jones also points out the importance of the setting’s separation from urban squall and mass culture. Moving on, Jones mentions the prevalence of addiction; describing how it holds insight into the region’s values. Jones then elaborates on the authority-defying criminal society presented to the audience and how it reflects a lack of value in law. He continues with discussion of blatant patriarchy and how it defies value in equality. Jones finishes by revealing the communitarian values of Woodrell’s characters. He references the scene where Ree’s neighbor takes in a horse that she can no longer provide for. In conclusion, Jones offers a clever statement about the Dolly household: “It might feel like prison if it weren't so obviously home” (Jones 28)

For the third essay, I will write about social values of the Ozarks depicted in Winter’s Bone. Jones’ article is a tremendous find because it is not limited to a generalized region and its respective populace. Rather, it is directly related to Winter’s Bone. It analyzes characters of the novel that provide evidence for my thesis. Jones touches on many of the same values that I inferred; it is helpful to have a similar perspective from a different approach. In particular, his explanations will be supportive in my arguments about communitarian, material, and vigilante social values. Jones also interprets the Ozark community’s appreciation for isolation. He infers value for simpler way of life. This concept will be fundamental in my essay. Jones’ discussion of addiction and patriarchy is also significant. In themselves, these are not values; however, such lifestyles are a product of social values. The article’s title is a bit misleading. While it does discuss some family values, I found it also encompasses many values of the entire Ozark community. This is good news for me because family values are only one portion of my essay. To learn more about J. R. Jones, visit his profile by clicking here.

Work Cited

J R., Jones. "Family Values in Meth Country." Chicago Reader [Chicago] 17 June 2010, 28. Web. 9 Mar. 2012.