Tentative Thesis

In “Winters Bone” written by Daniel Woodrell, is a tale the unfolds the adventures and struggles that a 16 year girl is forced encounter due to a father addicted to meth. Her life isnt the same as any teen, caring for a mentally disabled mother and two younger brothers. While all these responsibilities and dealing with living in poverty and an absent father who chose to leave the situation. Ree is makes it her job to search for her father to keep their home. While on this journey Ree learns of the deep secrets past of her extended family and learns quickly that family may not be there for her as she expects them to be.