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  1. Like McCarthy’s first two novels, Child of God is a Gothic horror set in Appalachia. The story follows the deterioration of 27-year-old Lester Ballard after he is violently dispossessed of his family farm and becomes a serial killer.

  2. Complete summary of Cormac McCarthy's Child of God. eNotes plot summaries cover all the significant action of Child of God.

  3. Child of God tells the story of a social outcast, Lester Ballard, and his descent into madness and evil. The book opens with an auction being held for Lester’s family property. An auctioneer attempts to sell the land, which was taken by the bank, but Lester is livid.

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  4. In Child of God, Cormac McCarthy portrays women as secondary characters who are often victims of violence and abuse. The protagonist, Lester Ballard, has a twisted and disturbing relationship with women, which is evident in his actions towards them.

  5. Nov 21, 2023 · Learn about ''Child of God'' by Cormac McCarthy. Discover a ''Child of God'' summary. Explore the novel's themes and examine important quotes from ''Child of God''. Updated:...

  6. The Child of God Community Note includes chapter-by-chapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you. Best summary PDF, themes, and quotes.

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  8. Argues that the real focus of Child of God is not its sociopathic protagonist but the question of how he should be perceived. An incisive study of technique and theme. An...