I think one reason Ford avoided the conflict between the Earps and the Clantons throughout the middle of My Darling Clementine was to develop Wyatt’s character. If the story went right to Wyatt battling the Clantons, we wouldn’t have been able to see his true colors, making the whole fight less intense. Without the establishment of Wyatt’s so unique personality the interacting between him and the
Clantons wouldn’t mean as much. We learn that Wyatt doesn’t just kill anyone; that he does it for justice, not because he enjoys shooting people. The end would have a completely different meaning.
Another reason was to distinguish the development and characteristics of the town, Tombstone. Obviously the town played a big part in Wyatt’s story. This is why showing its development and characteristics was necessary. If it weren’t for Tombstone, Wyatt wouldn’t be a marshal, which would dramatically change the plot.
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