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Very Bad Wizards

Episode 268: Blood Meridian, Part 1

Sep 12, 2023
01:17:21
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In this podcast, the hosts discuss opposite personalities in relationships and challenge the idea that 'opposites attract.' They also explore the correlations between various characteristics in romantic partners. They express gratitude to their listeners and discuss the benefits of therapy. The hosts delve into the book 'Blood Meridian,' highlighting the challenges of reading it and the portrayal of the character Judge Holden. They dissect the depravity and philosophical musings in the novel, as well as the dynamics between the judge and the protagonist. They also discuss other mysterious characters in the book.
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Quick takeaways

  • Blood Meridian delves into the depths of evil and violence, challenging simplistic moral judgments and questioning the nature of existence itself.
  • The book can be interpreted through a Gnostic lens, presenting a bleak view of humanity's inherent evil and corruption.

Deep dives

The Violence of Blood Meridian: A Journey into Evil

Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy is a highly regarded novel that delves into the depths of evil and violence. Based on real historical events and the exploits of the Glanton gang, the book follows a 16-year-old kid who joins an illegal war in Mexico, led by the ruthless Captain White. The gang's violence knows no bounds as they kill Apaches, peaceful Indians, and Mexicans indiscriminately, motivated by profit and a perverse sense of power. At the center of this darkness is the enigmatic and repelling judge, Holden, a larger-than-life villain who embodies the book's themes of evil and the depravity of human nature. McCarthy's vivid descriptions and unique writing style create a nightmarish and phantasmagorical world, challenging simplistic moral judgments and questioning the nature of existence itself.

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