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The Red Pony , by John Steinbeck

The Red Pony , by John Steinbeck. Chapter 2 “The Great Mountains”. Characters. Jody Tiflin Billy Buck Carl Tiflin Mrs. Tiflin Gitano Easter the Horse. Jody Tiflin. Jody is now older both in age and experience. He meets Gitano who is the complete opposite of Carl Tiflin.

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The Red Pony , by John Steinbeck

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  1. The Red Pony,by John Steinbeck Chapter 2 “The Great Mountains”

  2. Characters • Jody Tiflin • Billy Buck • Carl Tiflin • Mrs. Tiflin • Gitano • Easter the Horse

  3. Jody Tiflin • Jody is now older both in age and experience. • He meets Gitano who is the complete opposite of Carl Tiflin. • Is very interested in the mountains and what lies beyond. • Notice the similarities between Jody and Carl.

  4. Billy Buck • Is sympathetic towards Gitano. • Plays a small role in this chapter.

  5. Carl Tiflin • Is not happy that Gitano has come to the ranch. • Continues with his strict mannerisms • Carl is not interested in the mountains he is interested in his ranch. • Has a confrontation with Billy. • Notice the similarities between Carl and Jody.

  6. Mrs. Tiflin • Does not play a central role in this chapter.

  7. Gitano • Is an old paisano: a man of Mexican and/or Native American descent • Has come to the ranch. • Symbolizes the past.

  8. Symbols • Gitano • Old Easter • The rapier • The Mountains

  9. Themes • Loss of Innocence • Life and Death • Father/Son Relationships • Circle of Life

  10. Quiz • Why do you think Carl Tiflin is not sympathetic towards Gitano? What is the significance between Old Easter and Gitano? Why did Gitano take the horse with him to the mountains?

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