1. Landscapes - Cormac McCarthy's All the Pretty Horses
... of the personal pronoun seems unaffectionate, with the girl it reinforces the mystery that surrounds her. The landscapes bring substance to the novel. We are easily transported to the Mexican Mesa, and the image we get, although magical, is vivid and striking. McCarthy captures the enormity of the Mexican plains with the long sentences he fills with conjunctions and the vividness ... ...
- Word Count: 593
- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: High School