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The arrival of Lurhetta Outlaw brings a change to M.C.’s life. He dreams of what is beyond the mountain and how to keep his family safe.

He sits on top the pole swaying back and forth and surveying the mountain and beyond. spends most of his time on the 40-foot pole that his father erected in the yard for M.C. He makes his son deal with the Killburn’s when they come to the house selling ice. does not like that his father will not touch anything that the Killburn’s touch. They must keep their friendship secret so meet in the woods away from their homes. M.C.’s friend Ben is part of the Killburn family. They are seen as witchy so no one in the community associates with the family. The Killburn family live in the mountains near the Higgins family. The community faces superstitions and prejudice. He does not want to admit that there is anything wrong with the stability of the mountain. His father loves the mountain and will not leave their home. that the mountain could slip at anytime and take out their home. He sees the damage of the mountain and is scared for the Higgins family. Lewis does come to record Banina Higgins. This will allow the family to move from their home to Nashville where they will live in comfort with no fear. hears that a man is on the mountain recording the voices of the locals, he dreams that this man will come and record his mother’s angelic voice and make her a star. The family has lived on the mountain for generations and his father cannot phantom living anywhere else. The mountain could slide at any moment and take out their home. feels that his father does not understand how serious their living situation is. They live at the base of a mountain that has been strip mined, leaving behind sludge and a ravaged landscape. Higgins is worried about his family’s future.

Higgins the Great is a coming-of-age story. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.