Violence Quotes in No Country for Old Men

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Section.Paragraph)

Quote #7

He pulled the pistol from the waistband of his trousers and turned around to where the two men were standing and shot them once each through the head in rapid succession and put the gun back in his belt. (2.5.130)

Once again, we see Chigurh murder people in cold blood. This is almost more shocking than his murder of the deputy, because we thought these people were on Chigurh's side. But he has only one side—his own.

Quote #8

You think them holes are big enough? (3.3.122)

This is a short line, but it emphasizes the overkill in these killings, and how shocking it is to law enforcement. There's something really monstrous about the casual way in which all these killings happen; it's scary.

Quote #9

With the next shot he felt a stinging pain in his side. He fell down and got up again leaving Chigurh's shotgun lying in the street. Damn, he said. What a shot. (4.2.193)

Ouch. Llewelyn is pretty hurt, but here he learns firsthand what a ruthless rival Chigurh is. Next time, Chigurh isn't going to miss.