Turkey buzzard, Warn explained. They's the ones got red heads.Where do you keep him?Been keepin him in the smokehouse, he said.Don't nobody care for you to keep him?Naw. The old lady set up a fuss but I told her I was goin to bring him in the house and learn him to set at table and that calmed her down some. Here, don't get too close or he'll puke on ye. He puked on Rock and Rock like to never got over it-stit won't have nothin to do with him. Don't nobody think much of him I reckon but me. I like him cause he's about a mean son of a bitch and twice as ugly.
by Cormac McCarthy (0 Reviews)
In Cormac McCarthy's "The Orchard Keeper," a character humorously references a turkey buzzard, noting its distinctive red head. The conversation reveals a sense of attachment and defiance as one character shares that he has been keeping the bird in his smokehouse, despite pushback from his wife. He plans to bring the buzzard inside and teach it to behave at the dinner table, showcasing his determination to bond with this unappealing creature.
The exchange highlights a blend of affection and disdain towards the buzzard. The character acknowledges the bird's unpleasant nature, recalling an incident where it made a mess on another man's shoes, leading to further disdain from those around him. Despite this, he takes pride in the buzzard's toughness and hideousness, indicating a complex relationship with the bird that contrasts with societal norms and expectations.
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