GRGR(4) - Wasted-Word-Man

[David &/or Jane]

Paul Mackin wrote:
> 
> About Red River, it was also the name of a popular post war movie starring
> John Wayne the quintessential westerman.
> 
> I know everyone know this already.

rj:
I think you're onto something here. The term 'westwardman' has always
intrigued me. It doesn't seem to be a natural term at all, no archetype
that I can think of. Now, 'cowboy' or 'frontiersman', yes, but
"westwardman"? There's that stuff later in _GR_ about travellers north
and the Kirghiz Light. And the Sudwest. And, in _Vineland_ DL heads
*east* in a '66 Plymouth Fury whose name is Felicia, stopping in
Columbus Ohio (_VL_ 133-4). Mm.
[snip, but w/o snipfereous intentions]

The westwardman:
1. Moving toward the setting sun.
2. Leaving a Raped Landscape (Vs. Tryone's family's inertia).
3. The John-Wayne Hero:  Big Dick, will travel.
4. All Partners better watch out.

David Rape-Me-Tie-Me-Down Morris
David