In Martha Ostenso's novel, Wild Geese, odious and spiteful events are the foundation of the storyline. These repulsive acts are stationed about the actions of Caleb Gare. A husband, father, farmer and active member of the farming community, Caleb Gare's most distinguished position is his detestable stance of a tyrant. The deeper exploration of his characteristics and actions reveal even more execrable plights, and makes the human connection to these characteristics hard to believe. The reader is constantly reminded of Caleb's domineering and ruthless ways, and conceives the reflection others, including Caleb, make on his tyranny.

Evidence is shown that Caleb Gare is a tyrant by means of the way he treats other people surrounding him. He shows a distinct lack of humanity to general mankind. At the beginning of the novel, the reader's realization that Caleb Gare is a ruthless despot occurs when the reader is exposed...