As a western, how did Stagecoach function as a kind of national allegory for its historical moment? Consider its themes and iconography. Was it a populist or progressive western? In what ways was it ambivalent about the town, the frontier, and ideas of civilization versus the wilderness? Did you find any of Stagecoach’s themes and stock characters relevant for the current context? If you have space, consider: If you were to remake the story as a national allegory for today, what would you tweak, and what would you keep?