All the Pretty Horses (The Border Trilogy, Book 1)
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contrast of theater with wilderness in pretty horses

Is the mother's career as an actress supposed to represent the frivolous urban life contrasted with the naturalistic life that John Grady prefers?
Posted by gregory m #43426 at Jul 23, 2007 7:59 PM || Report this post || Reply

Wow, you pretty much put the answer into the question. I think yes.
Posted by tina f #57220 at Apr 08, 2008 8:41 PM || Report this post || Reply

also to show a similarity between alejandra and her in that JG's dad thought his wife's love of horses would just be enough. But she left him to pursue other things like move to Ca. It seemed like JG loved Alejandra for her love of horses also, or that being a main reason, but Alejandra didn't leave to Texas with him, to keep the love of her family, and her family's rich tradition.
Posted by kent g #73817 at Dec 18, 2008 12:18 AM || Report this post || Reply

 

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