In this podcast, they discuss the character of the kid and his resistance to the judge's nihilism in the book Blood Meridian. They also delve into scenes such as the Comanche attack, Elrod's fate, and the tarot reading. Additionally, they explore cheating in the game Wordle and wallet returns across countries. The hosts touch on the benefits of therapy and compare the book to other literary works. They analyze the moral character of the kid and the battle of resistance against the judge's influence. Finally, they discuss the nightmarish horsemen and the surreal elements in Blood Meridian.
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The Kid's resistance to the judge's nihilism leads to his ultimate submission and downfall.
The tarot reading scene in Blood Meridian provides an eerie and ambiguous glimpse into the potential supernatural forces at play in the novel.
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The Tarot Reading and Fortunes of the Glanton Gang
During a gathering with a group of jugglers, the Glanton Gang asks for their fortunes to be read using tarot cards. As each member picks a card, specific symbols and meanings emerge. Black Jackson picks the Fool card, indicating a sense of aimlessness and lack of purpose. The Kid picks the Four of Cups card, symbolizing introspection and withdrawal. Glanton's card, the Chariot, suggests a loss of control and direction. These fortunes reflect the Gang's state of being, where violence becomes their only purpose and they lose themselves in destructive behavior, ultimately leading to their downfall.
The Strange and Supernatural Elements in the Tarot Reading
The tarot reading scene carries a sense of cosmic and fantastical elements. While it is unclear if the juggler's readings are true or merely parlor tricks, there are mystical undertones. Glanton's card mysteriously disappears, and the old woman's chanting foretells doom and loss. The judge's intervention saves the juggler, showcasing a potential connection between supernatural powers and his character. This ambiguity leaves open the possibility of real supernatural forces at play, or it could be interpreted as the choreographed manipulation of the judge, adding to the enigmatic and eerie atmosphere of the novel.
In part 2 of our journey into Cormac McCarthy’s Blood Meridian, Tamler and David talk about the kid and his form of resistance to the judge’s gleeful nihilism - does he (as the man) ultimately succumb at the end of the novel? We also discuss other notable members of the Glanton gang and go deep into several scenes, including the Comanche attack, Elrod’s sad fate, and the tarot reading from the family of traveling magicians.
Plus two studies on honesty tell you the best countries to lose your wallet and the U.S. states with a bunch of dirty Wordle cheaters.