Violence, Redemption, and the Sacred in Blood Meridian and 2666

This chapter explores the themes of violence and redemption in Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian and Roberto Bolaño's 2666. It discusses how these novels distort and pervert the concept of the sacred, while still leaving room for supernatural elements and potential for redemption. The chapter also touches on the infamous Juarez killings and their influence on 2666, as well as the portrayal of women in the book and the presence of the profane.