Members of the Family

"Members of the Family" by Owen Wister is a story that dives into the heart of the American West, showing us a world of cowboys, humor, and changing times. It follows Scipio Le Moyne, who's healing from a rodeo accident and trying to figure out his place in a society that's not so wild anymore. As we meet Scipio, we quickly see his way with words and how he sees the world, especially during funny chats with his friend, the Virginian, and his amusing thoughts about a character named Horacles. The story uses humor to paint a picture of people connecting in a frontier world, all trying to find where they belong.