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These Times - The Shooting of Donald Trump: America and Violence

The Econoclasts

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Exploration of Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian and its Depiction of America's Violent Origins

This chapter examines how Cormac McCarthy's novel Blood Meridian delves into the violent roots of the United States during the Mexican-US war, depicting a gang on a mission to kill Native Americans. It explains how the novel intertwines the American landscape with brutality, reflecting a dark aspect of American history.

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