Cowboy Life PresentationBy

Christian Talamantes & Cassidy Harrison

Introduction

In All The Pretty Horses, Cormac McCarthy reflects the life of a “Cowboy” through his character John Grady.

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What is a Cowboy?

According to Merriam Webster, A cowboy is one who tends cattle or horses and are strong, independent individuals.

How does society perceive a cowboy?

- Many people see a cowboy based on what they have seen in the movies and read in books, but should that define what a cowboy really is? A number of historical gunslingers, actors, and lawmen have been given the title “Cowboy”.

Cowboy or Not?

John ChisumA wealthy cattle baron who

settled in NM

John Wayne(Popular Hollywood

character) Ranch operator and gunman.

Johnny RingoOutlaw, known as the

deadliest pistolier.

Wyatt EarpLaw man, U.S Marshal

John Grady

- Cormac McCarthy brings out the “Cowboy” in his character, John Grady, by showing his love of ranch work and true desire of being a working man.