SETTING
1. How would the story differ if it took place in the wild west rather than the west in the 1950s?
CHARACTER
2. Describe the relationship between Rawlins and Blevins. What do you think their relationship symbolizes?
3. Which characteristics does Blevins demonstrate of a stereotypical cowboy?
4. What is John Grady's motivation for going to Mexico? What about Rawlins or Blevins?
5. Do you believe Blevins could jeopardize the safety of John Grady and Rawlins by traveling with them?
6. Why does Blevins freak out about the thunderstorm?
7. What does John Grady's love for horses have to do with the story thus far?
8. Do you think that the boys leaving home is a sign of maturity or immaturity? Why or why not?
9. Do you think that Rawlins truly wants to leave Blevins behind? Why or why not?
ACTION
10. How would the boys' adventure be different if John Grady could not speak Spanish?
11. Why do you think Blevins left home again?
12.Do you think that Rawlins' attitude affects the other two boys? Why or why not?
13. What risks do John Grady and Rawlins take by letting Blevins travel with them?
14. How does Blevins loose his clothes?
15. Why does the Mexican man want to buy Blevins?
16. How do you think the boys' families are reacting to their disappearance?
17. In what condition do you think John Grady and Rawlins will find Blevins in? Do you think they will be reunited with him at all?
STYLE
18. How does McCormac's narration style compare and contrast to the narration style of The Lord of the Flies?
19. Which literary techniques does McCormac use to develop his characters?
20. What themes are present in the story thus far?
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