Horse

What do each of Thomas J. Scott’s paintings and their histories tell us about the nature of art, specifically its collection and conservation? What do the ways they were transferred to future generations communicate about the historical realities of their time?

What does Brooks communicate through the reunion scene between Jarret and the painting of himself and Lexington? How does taking possession of the painting relate to Jarret and Lexington’s relationship overall?

Scott is the only character in Horse whose chapters are written from the first-person perspective, in the form of diary entries. Why do you think Brooks chose to construct only his components of the narrative in this way, and how does this approach shape the reader’s understanding of the story?