Lecture on Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian: Part 3

[@bobweidlar6931]

Whatever in creation exists without my knowledge exists without my consent, and now Larry Christy may exist with my consent. Love getting to listen to these lectures!

[@AmericanGwyn]

Thank you!!!

[@michaelschaffer1707]

These lectures have been insightful and a delight. Always appreciate the historical context provided, hilarious accents/voices, and contemporary commentary w/ class participation. Thank you!

[@AmericanGwyn]

You’re very welcome-so glad you’re getting something of value out of them.

[@KayoKidBoxing]

Brilliant lecture. Thoroughly enjoy your videos

[@AmericanGwyn]

Thank you!

[@ViktorGlass]

Larry Christy. Legend.

[@_.Sparky._]

I am so delighted to have found this channel. After reading Blood Meridian countless times as well as any supportive material it’s great to find a little more ‘meat’ to chew upon and savor. Really appreciate your depth of understanding and insight. This masterpiece is truly bottomless and it has spoken to me on so many levels throughout those years. 💪🙏🏻👏

[@AmericanGwyn]

Thank you so much!

[@CaravanCzar]

Larry Christy sounds friggen awesome. From here on out I will do whatever I can to become another Larry Christy.

[@AmericanGwyn]

“I say yes.”

[@fakethinksy101]

Excellent lecture again. Love the Larry Christy story as well 😂

[@AmericanGwyn]

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[@PinataOblongata]

And now everyone all over the world, who just happens to click on and listen to this lecture, is tangled up in the Larry Christy legacy, an endless web of being and witness to the tallest of tales ;)

[@AmericanGwyn]

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[@92sammyp]

When the judge tells the traveler story by the fire to the Glanton gang is that related to the young boy "the man" kills before walking into the final bar for his reunion with the judge? I remember one of the boy's friends says after he's been shot something to the effect of, "it's not his fault he's crazy mister, his father was hit over the head by a maniac and buried in the woods." I couldn't help but make that connection considering it ends the penultimate scene, providing some sense of closure before the final confrontation with the judge. Does anybody know if the two were meant to be connected, or just a coincidence?

[@nickbuendo]

not going to take credit but yes someone in another video I was watching said this is the case

[@ashleenbagnulo7594]

This is the most confusing passage of the entire work to me and you made it make sense. I can't wait to see what you do with the cold-forger.

[@AmericanGwyn]

Thank you so much, my friend!

[@adonismeetschrist9248]

Brilliant as always! Also side question where do you find this art?

[@reading_fastandslow]

If you’re able to organize these into KZbin playlists, that would be very helpful!

[@euphegenia]

17:39 did she read this Judge quote in the book before she said this in class? If so, she deserves an A+!!!

[@darkhobo]

Ive always seen Judge Holden's ledger as a sort of mockery of Adam's God given task of nameing the animals in Eden. God even gives man Dominion over all the creatures of the earth and sea. Which fits with the Judges task of becoming Suzerain. I was wondering your thoughts on that idea.

[@bannertowman]

Was a certain "lemon boy" your friend who loves blood meridian? Love your lectures by the way, it's like rereading the book on expert mode

[@AmericanGwyn]

Hahahaha! Thank you!

[@VinnieRegs]

Larry Christie sounds like almost as big a legend as this Aaron Gwyn guy I keep hearing about

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[@michaeljohnston272]

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[@radicallyindepedentauthor]

God's word is in the rocks, the history of the earth. Man's word is what he leaves behind. The judge replaces both with his own.

[@suburbianghost]

Larry Christy!

[@AmericanGwyn]

"I say yes." 😂😂😂

[@folkestrid5923]

Who's up for printing t-shirts saying "Et in Arcadia Larry Christy"? I've always thought something along the lines of "of course Toadvine can't kill the judge even though he damns him, because it doesn't matter what men think of the judge. The judge endures. He's a great favorite, he'll never die." I've read the gnostic stuff and other theories, but to me he was always - at least partly - a personification of his own praising of war, he himself IS the human love of war/meaningless violence that endures. He kills the kid because he wouldn't commit fully to it and then denied said love, whereas Glanton and the other fellas gladly partook in the dance. Yeah, I can't shake the feeling that the judge is men's love of war. Hm. Question: who'd you cast to play him in a movie? I think Matthew McConaughey would make a mean Glanton if he'd take the part, but the judge's harder. Keep rocking, this lectures are highlights in my week. Looking forward to the next part.

[@AmericanGwyn]

Thank you!

[@melanisticmandalorian]

I would loved being in your class, dude.

[@cumbre3824]

33:39

[@CleverestStitch]

😂 Larry Christie 😂

[@cumbre3824]

12:56

[@zachabsher8546]

"what's the judge doing" just being as evil possible lmao. unreasonably evil. destroying one of the most benign, simply useful, and important pieces of information (history) so no one else can have it

[@jakecletus]

Long live Larry Christie

[@get2thechawpa]

Glanton would have killed toadvine if he shot the judge