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Deviancy of Morality and Self: Egotism and Brutality against the example of Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian
Leštachová, Barbora ; Procházka, Martin (advisor) ; Machová, Mariana (referee)
THESIS ABSTRACT The Southern Gothic genre is most profoundly known for its explicit display of extreme violence, brutality, and sinister characters. This thesis offers a comprehensive analysis of Cormac McCarthy's acclaimed novel, Blood Meridian; or, The Evening Redness in the West, examining its relevance to diverse gothic sub-genres and exploring the moral perspective that permeates the narrative. The primary focus of this thesis is to examine the enigmatic character of Judge Holden, seeking to understand the factors that shape his personality and how literary critics have perceived him since the novel's publication. The opening chapter provides a broad overview of the various genres and sub-genres of gothic literature associated with McCarthy's works. It then narrows its focus to Blood Meridian and identifies the genres that critics have most commonly linked to the novel. Specifically delving into Blood Meridian, the first chapter further explores the satanical and theological aspects of Judge Holden's character. It introduces the genre, the novel, and the initial interpretation of the judge as a figure akin to Satan. While this is a conventional classification, it warrants further examination in the broader context of his persona. The second chapter approaches the analysis from a moral standpoint,...
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