A good cowboy is like a good boot. No, we don't mean he's leathery, rough-soled, and a little pointy in places—although that may be true. We mean that he's pretty useless all by himself. Even the best boot needs a match. You can't be walking through dusty deserts or brambles or cow-patty-strewn fields with one bare foot. In Lonesome Dove, Gus and Call are like a really good pair of boots. They're a package deal, and you can't have one without the other.
Questions About Friendship
- Why are Gus and Call such strong friends? How do they complement each other? (They sure as heck never compliment each other.)
- Or, are Gus and Call actually friends? Maybe they're just really good coworkers?
- Why do Clara and Lorena become friends in the end?
- Does Newt have friends? Do any of the men on the cattle company have friends?