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Why is the first guy (19 year old) that is introduced into the story being sent to the gas chamber?
Why is the first guy (19 year old) that is introduced into the story being sent to the gas chamber?
He killed his 14 year old girlfriend
Why did the 19 year old kill his girlfriend?
Why did the 19 year old kill his girlfriend?
He always wanted to kill someone
What was the sheriff making fun of Chigurh for?
What was the sheriff making fun of Chigurh for?
His oxygen tank
How did Chigurh escape?
How did Chigurh escape?
What part of the sheriff's body came out?
What part of the sheriff's body came out?
What did Chigurh take from the sheriff?
What did Chigurh take from the sheriff?
What kind of car was the person driving when Chigurh pulled them over?
What kind of car was the person driving when Chigurh pulled them over?
What did Chigurh do to the driver? What did he say to him after he died?
What did Chigurh do to the driver? What did he say to him after he died?
When Chigurh put his hand on the person driving the Ford Sedan's head, what did he compare himself to?
When Chigurh put his hand on the person driving the Ford Sedan's head, what did he compare himself to?
What sound did he compare the gunshot to?
What sound did he compare the gunshot to?
What was Moss hunting?
What was Moss hunting?
What did Moss first see on the terrain?
What did Moss first see on the terrain?
How many trucks did Moss see on the terrain? What kind?
How many trucks did Moss see on the terrain? What kind?
What did the one alive man keep asking for?
What did the one alive man keep asking for?
What was in the briefcase?
What was in the briefcase?
What was Moss scared of on the terrain?
What was Moss scared of on the terrain?
Where did Moss drive toward? And where did he continue driving on to?
Where did Moss drive toward? And where did he continue driving on to?
What is Moss' first name?
What is Moss' first name?
How much total money was in the briefcase?
How much total money was in the briefcase?
What did he buy his wife (Carla Jean Moss)?
What did he buy his wife (Carla Jean Moss)?
Who did Moss tell his wife to tell he loves her if he didn't come back? What happened to her?
Who did Moss tell his wife to tell he loves her if he didn't come back? What happened to her?
What does Harke own?
What does Harke own?
What was chasing Moss?
What was chasing Moss?
What injury did Moss sustain?
What injury did Moss sustain?
Where was Moss injured?
Where was Moss injured?
What did Moss say it stung like?
What did Moss say it stung like?
What else hurt Moss?
What else hurt Moss?
How high was the cane that he couldn't see over?
How high was the cane that he couldn't see over?
How many men did Moss see?
How many men did Moss see?
What was one man holding?
What was one man holding?
Did the men see Moss?
Did the men see Moss?
When did the courthouse open? Why did he care?
When did the courthouse open? Why did he care?
How far away was he from his truck?
How far away was he from his truck?
Who is Arthur?
Who is Arthur?
Where was Moss heading by the end of the chapter?
Where was Moss heading by the end of the chapter?
Study Notes
Key Characters and Events
- A 19-year-old male is sentenced to death for murdering his girlfriend, who was only 14 years old.
- The motive for the murder was his longstanding desire to kill someone.
- Sheriff McIntyre mocks Anton Chigurh for his use of an oxygen tank, indicating a perceived vulnerability.
Chigurh's Actions
- Chigurh escapes custody by stepping over handcuffs and strangling a deputy sheriff.
- During his escape, he accidentally injures the sheriff, causing his right carotid artery to rupture.
- Chigurh steals various items from the sheriff, including his revolver, money, and vehicle, while leaving the sheriff's wallet behind.
Encounters on the Road
- Chigurh pulls over a driver in a late-model Ford sedan and shoots him with a stun gun, stating he didn't want blood in the car.
- He likens himself to a faith healer when placing his hand on the driver's head and compares the sound of the gunshot to a door closing.
Moss's Journey
- Llewelyn Moss is out hunting antelope when he first encounters a black dog without a tail on the terrain.
- He observes three trucks, specifically mentioning four-wheeled trucks or Broncos.
- Among the injured individuals, one man repeatedly asks for water ("agua").
The Briefcase Revelation
- Moss discovers a briefcase containing $2.4 million, with $100 bills totaling $10,000 each.
- His fear includes the presence of Mojave rattlesnakes, which he considers dangerous.
Personal Connections and Decisions
- Moss heads towards Sanderson and then continues to Desert Aire, trying to evade danger.
- He buys cigarettes for his wife, Carla Jean Moss, before revealing a touching message about telling his deceased mother he loves her if he doesn't return.
Tensions Intensify
- Harke, a character mentioned, owns a cattle-gate, adding to the rural backdrop.
- Moss finds himself pursued by a truck, resulting in him sustaining a buckshot injury to his upper arm, which he describes as stinging "like a hornet."
- Additional physical discomfort includes pain in his legs and difficulty breathing caused by the exertion of running away.
Tactical Observations
- While hiding, Moss observes a group of two men, one armed with a machine gun, but they do not see him.
- He is anxious about the courthouse opening at 9 AM on Monday, fearing someone would trace his truck's license back to him.
Final Thoughts
- By the chapter’s conclusion, Moss is approximately 24 hours away from his truck, indicating the urgency of his situation as he plans his route to Langtry, Texas, about 30 miles away.
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Test your knowledge of Chapter 1 of 'No Country for Old Men' with these flashcards. Explore key characters, their motives, and significant plot events that set the tone for this gripping novel. Challenge yourself to recall important details and understand the story's foundation.
