Gun Fight at OK Corral KB

While watching the film I found myself questioning who the alpha male was. Was it the traditional cowboy or the man skilled in his trade. Throughout the film it becomes clear that there is not clear cut answer. Both men exemplify characteristics of what it means to be a true alpha male. In the film it is clear that neither man is considered an "other" like women. Women are still considered lesser, this is shown when Dr. Holiday throws this knife at Laura. This power shows that he is above her. This behavior shows that he is not considered the same level as her. The one deciding factor that may distinguish the two men is that the doctor is not the stereotypical cowboy alpha male. He is more clean cut and trained in one skill set where as the cowboy is there to save the day no matter what happens. In the end we see that the two men unexpectedly need one another and that neither one is a true alpha male.