His story highlights the conflict between traditional individualism and the rise of technology and corporate authority at the turn of the 20th century. As the “Wild West” closed, he became a symbol of the individual’s refusal to be tamed. Whether viewed as a hero or a villain, Butch Cassidy remains a fixture in the national mythos because he captures the “individuality and passion” that many feel has been lost in contemporary life. #sagebrushtrilogy