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Larry McmurtryA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Summary
Background
Part 1, Chapters 1-5
Part 1, Chapters 6-10
Part 1, Chapters 11-15
Part 1, Chapters 16-20
Part 1, Chapters 21-25
Part 2, Chapters 26-30
Part 2, Chapters 31-35
Part 2, Chapters 36-40
Part 2, Chapters 41-45
Part 2, Chapters 46-50
Part 2, Chapters 51-55
Part 2, Chapters 56-60
Part 2, Chapters 61-65
Part 2, Chapters 66-70
Part 2, Chapters 71-74
Part 3, Chapters 75-80
Part 3, Chapters 81-85
Part 3, Chapters 86-90
Part 3, Chapters 91-95
Part 3, Chapters 96-102
Character Analysis
Themes
Symbols & Motifs
Important Quotes
Essay Topics
Gus and Call have lived and worked together for over 30 years when the novel begins. What keeps them together despite their constant impatience with one another? What is the source of their mutual loyalty?
Despite his many accolades, the respect of his men, and his reputation, Call is a disappointment to himself. Where does his self-loathing come from? Why does Gus say that Call can’t be happy unless he is suffering more than anyone else?
The fact that Call is Newt’s father is the most poorly kept secret in Lonesome Dove. Near the story’s conclusion, Call appears to come close to revealing the truth, but doesn’t. Why can’t Call acknowledge Newt as his son? What effect does this have on Newt and his outlook on family?
By Larry Mcmurtry