All the Pretty Horses (Ch.1, pg. 31-59)

Who do they meet in Eldorado?

A Mexican who asks them where they are going. The Mexican claims he did not cross the border and does not know what Mexico is like despite being near the border.

Background on Jimmy Blevins

Jimmy is an excellent shooter but does not talk much. He claims to be sixteen but Rawlin says he looks like he is thirteen. Jimmy also has a beautiful horse (Rawlin and John thinks he stole the horse), they suspect someone is following him because he probably stole the horse.

Important Scene (pg. 45)

Jimmy, Rawlin, and John past the river which is the "border" to Mexico. The scene was symbolic because it shows their entry to the past.

What is John Grady and Rawlins doing in the beginning of the chapter?

Moving towards the border to Mexico.

What happens on their trip?

Rawlin points out a figure following them while they were on the path to Mexico. They stop a few times and find that the person following them was a kid named Jimmy Blevins.

Setting

Texas near the border, early 50's in the spring.

Setting Changes

They cross and go into Mexico which is desolate, dry, and empty. There is nothing modern there and no electricity. So it is like entry to the past.

Housed by Mexicans

They keep going and find a house that wants to host them. They give them food and a place to stay. While eating the food, Jimmy fell down and was laughed at by the girls who are residents of the house. He left and would not go back in the house because they laughed at him. They talk about Mexico and the man who is hosting them tells them there's something amazing ahead.