Learning about American culture and society we have looked at both formalized sources of information about society, and work that reflects said society. The books Who Are We by Samuel Huntington and All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy help… Read moreShort Essay #3
The ending of All the Pretty Horses reveals a lot to us about the character of John Grady. In this closing section we see a significant amount of emotional baggage that Grady has been holding onto. In particular when Grady… Read moreAll the Pretty Horses; Grady and Love
This section begins with John Grady Cole going back to the police unit who detained him, Rawlins, and Blevins to get their horses and belongings back. In the process, he decides to take the capitan who gave the order to… Read moreAll the Pretty Horses ERA pg. 257-conclusion
In this section of All the Pretty Horses we see key aspects of the characters personality traits and alot of conflict. Rawlins and Grady are transported to another prison facility. This new facility is very cruel and dangerous, from the… Read moreERA: All the Pretty Horses Pgs. 179-217
“All the Pretty Horses” seeks to explore American myth and American identity through its presentation of the story of John Grady Cole. What I have found interesting throughout the novel so far is how McCarthy strives to accomplish this through… Read moreHuntingdon & Horses