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1. 2. Cormac McCarthy: Historical 3. Gabriela Berigan 4. Cormac McCarthy was a man who accomplished many great things in his life. He was born during the 1930’s. In an article it says “With such later novels as No Country for Old Men and The Road, McCarthy found even wider success…” (“Cormac McCarthy”). He grew up with five siblings (two brothers and three sisters). This could have influenced his life in many ways and molded him into the man that he grew up to be. Also, during his time period the Great Depression and World War II happened. These huge events could have helped him become the man he was or could have made him worse. WWII and the Great Depression were both dark times and many bad things occurred through these historical events. It is likely that all these factors influenced who he became and what interested him. Overall, Cormac Mccarthy was a successful man that used a style of writing that may or may not have been considered morally okay to people. 5. Urban, Amanda. “Cormac McCarthy: A Biography.” Cormac McCathy. Marty Priola. 2013. Web. 10 Oct. 2013. “Cormac McCarthy.Biography”. Bio.True Story. A+E Television Networks, LLC. 1996-2013. Web. 9 Oct. 2013.

1. 2. Cormac McCarthy: Audience 3. Henry Tran 4. Through Cormac McCarthy’s novels he writes to an older range of people. His book is targeted to a higher age range of people because the level of profanity in his text. One example is the book, Outer Dark. In the book, he talks about how a boy is left in the woods to die and that is not for a younger non-mature audience. In the book summary, the author states, “ He takes the healthy baby boy to the woods and leaves it for dead” (Outer Dark Summary). He targeted an older range of people because he know that they can interpret the text better; however, he has also targeted 15+ year olds. He targeted them because the students reading it in school, it gives them an idea of realism and reality. It shows that that because in school, the do not get to experience that in school but with the book, they can see that can happen to them. 5.“Outer Dark Study Guide & Plot Summary.” Kaplan. BookRags Inc.. Web. October 10, 2013. Mary Priola. “Outer Dark (1969).” Edwin T. Arnold. 2013. Web. October 10, 2013.

1. 2.Cormac McCarthy: Cultural 3.Jaret McNeil 4.McCarthy appeals to the culture of others becase in his books he is excellent at creating violent scenes. He takes these scenes as most people would view them as bad and turns them into a good thing. A lot of people like violence and if it turns into a good thing it gets people interested. People like him because in his books he takes scenes slowly and in grave details. He is a different type of writer when it comes to grammar and literature. In an article a former teacher says “What I've realized is that while McCarthy breaks the rules of formal writing, it is not at all chaotic or disorganized” (jksterup 1). He is a man that makes his books to where high school kids can understand, and enjoy it. His writing is never spotty or hard to follow, he makes his writing clear and organized and that is what people love about his writing. 5. McMillan, David. “Cormac McCarthy, Why Cormac McCarthy is A Badass”. Jun. 5, 2012. Oct. 10, 2013 Priola, Marty. "CormacMcCarthy.com."CormacMcCarthy.com | The Official Web Site of the Cormac McCarthy Society. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Oct. 2013.

1. 2. Cormac McCarthy: Aim 3. Kaitlyn Ivey 4. Cormac McCarthy has written many different works. “He has 19 works four of which are unpublished. He has plays, screenplays and books (Webmaster).” His genres range from science fiction to Western Thrillers. There is no one person segregated from his writing due to the verity. He wanted his message to be widespread and reach everyone. His books always contain a little piece of his childhood, bringing a piece of him into the works. While McCarthy’s works were often criticized for topic and language he stayed true to his style. His books often contain trails for the characters, making the reader relate. He wants to show life in it’s hardest point and at it’s highest points.Whether it comes from controversial points or the hardest hardships, his messages come across loud and clear. 5.“Cormac McCarthy : The Works.” cormacmccarthy.com. Marty Priola. 2013. Web. Oct. 8. 2013. “Editorial Reviews.” amazon.com. Daphne Durham. n.d. Web. Oct. 9. 2013. “Guest Reviewer: Dennis Lehane.” amazon.com. Dennis Lehane. n.d. Web. Oct. 9. 2013.