Everytime they mention the diner, I picture something exactly like this. It's a small town diner, with stools at the counter, and a tiled floor. The diner is a local hangout in Thalia. Duane and Sonny go there frequently. They love the food, the owner (Sam the lion), and the waitress, Genevieve. It's where Sonny goes to talk about his love life, his problems, and his future.
This truck reminds me of the one described in the novel. It's the car that gets him and Duane to Mexico, the one that he drives around everywhere. "Sonny's pickup was a '41 Chevrolet, not at its best on cold mornings. In front of the picture showit coughed out and had to be choked for a while but then it started again and jerked its way to the red light, blowing out spumes of white exhaust that the wind whipped away." (1) The way it is described in the book makes it seem like an old truck that can barely run. One that is covered in rust, aged by wind and rain.
The boys all play basetball on the school's team. This is where they frequently make fun of Joe Bob, run sprints until they puke, and where they are hassled by the team's coach, Mr. Popper. The game is not very important to them, for they lose almost every game they play in. What really matters to them is the rides to and from the games- those are what makes them legends. Especially Duane. "Might as well look on the bright side. Let's go to the bus." (73) The bus is what gets them through their loss, and what makes the game so much fun. This picture really captivates me- and it is what I picture when I read of Duane and Sonny playing basketball. I picture them playing in a happy atmosphere, with friends, and just having a good time.
This picture is what I initially thought of when McMurtry mentioned a pool party. I imagined innocent fun, pictures, and food. But that is not at all what McMurtry went on to describe. Jacy went to the naked pool party with Lester. Jacy was initiated into their "club" by removing all her clothes and jumping off the diving board. This moment in her life showed how she was willing to do anything to become a part of the wealthy group again. She completely ditched her boyfriend Duane to go to the party with Lester so that she could become a legend in her town. It really shows how self-absorbed she is and what is really important to her. Now, when I think of pool parties, I think that I will imagine them a little differently- and not in a good way. |
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