In "Blood Meridian," the scene depicts a naked judge and an imbecile traversing a desolate desert at dawn. Their vulnerability contrasts sharply with the stark surroundings, suggesting a disconnection from the normal world. The illumination of the morning light transforms their appearances, making them both defined and elusive, highlighting the strangeness of their existence. This ambiguity reflects their deeper significance, as their nakedness symbolizes both truth and the rawness of human...