Cormac Mccarthy Analysis

Cormac McCarthy’s novel written during the 20th century, it emphasizes the dramatic experience that has been witnessed leading to McCarthy’s usage of rhetorical and literary techniques, providing themes, symbols, motifs and other figures of speech in order to convey the impact on the main character, and other parts throughout the text. Cormac’s usage of negative tones with dictions throughout the lines, enables the credibility and a clearer understanding of the main character; however he seems to be very dull and adventurous“crouched in the dark” . He seems very ominous yet mysterious. However it is yet described to be somewhat positive in regards of the symbols in relationship to the text such as:. “His trousers...blood” “scouted...for wood” “she was stiff and cold”; referring to the negativity and darkness of the main character at heart; it also conveys such a violent tone, and its purpose seems to be very necessary in expressing the feeling of lifelessness. As well as the impingement that expresses the character’s depiction, enhancing the text and gives a more realistic idea about the main character especially during that time frame.
The usage of a wolf, and the horse which is known to be a completely different creature when it comes to comparing them psychologically. The wolf is known to be a loner, also known to be very dangerous; however a horse is known to be a companion and an animal that could be reliable and dependable, connecting back to that first part of the passage, the wolf is mentioned within a dull and mysterious environment full of negativity. Moreover the horse is known more to be on the peaceful side, witnessing peace, cleansing, and repentance. Last but not least, the text written by Cormac McCarthy emphasizes the contrast between white and black, good vs. evil. perfection vs. sin. Using very deep rhetorical strategies and connections; enhancing the text and giving it more