Who is Frank Hayden from Montana 1948: A Novel and what is their importance? Montana_1948 English & Literature Frank Hayden | Montana 1948: A Novel

A physician in Mercer County, Montana, Frank is David's uncle. He is married to a beautiful young woman named Gloria. Frank's father obviously favors Frank over his brother, Wesley, though Wesley follows their father's footsteps by becoming sheriff. Frank served in the war and is honored as a hero. Frank sexually molests and rapes several Indian women. When he's being taken to jail for his crimes, he commits suicide to avoid the prosecution.