Blood Meridian
by Cormac McCarthy

Blood Meridian: Anthropomorphism 1 key example

Definition of Anthropomorphism

Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human characteristics, emotions, and behaviors to animals or other non-human things (including objects, plants, and supernatural beings). Some famous examples of anthropomorphism include Winnie the Pooh, the Little Engine... read full definition
Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human characteristics, emotions, and behaviors to animals or other non-human things (including objects, plants, and supernatural beings). Some famous examples of anthropomorphism include Winnie... read full definition
Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human characteristics, emotions, and behaviors to animals or other non-human things (including objects, plants, and supernatural beings). Some famous... read full definition

Key Examples in Blood Meridian

Chapter 20
Explanation and Analysis—The Eye of God:

As Toadvine, Tobin, and the kid discourse with the Judge, he claims the sun is akin to the eye of God through a simile which anthropomorphizes the sun:

Yonder sun is like the eye of God and we will cook impartially upon this great siliceous griddle I do assure you.