*ONLY UP TO PAGE 96 IN THE NOVEL* Consider the events taking place in this reading. Type a response of approximately a page in which you examine the actions of Jimmy Blevins. Consider that he twice gets into danger, each time as a result of a different personal characteristic. Discuss the actions and roles of John Grady and Rawlins here as well. You might also speculate as to the fate of Jimmy Blevins as the chapter closes

Up until page 96, Jimmy Blevins gets into trouble twice. First, his superstitious nature leads to the loss of his horse. Then, his impulsive and impatient nature almost gets him and his two newfound friends (Rawlins and Grady) killed.
For their part, Rawlins and Grady hold distinctively different views about Blevins. While Grady tends to be a bit more sympathetic towards the younger boy, Rawlins has little patience for Blevins's idiosyncrasies. In fact, Rawlins actually warns Grady about letting Blevins tag along; he instinctively dislikes Blevins from the very beginning.
Now, let's discuss Blevins's superstitious nature. For one thing, Blevins is terrified of lightning. When asked the reasons why, Blevins tells the older boys that lightning killed some members of his family. Blevins describes lightning as a family curse of sorts. Meanwhile, Blevins's anxiety about lightning inspires contempt and disgust in Rawlins. For the most part, Rawlins thinks that Blevins is off his rocker (that is, of unsound mind). So, throughout their adventures, Rawlins plays the role of "bad cop," while Grady is the quintessential "good cop."
Rawlins and Grady are opposites: Rawlins's no-holds-barred, combative personality is contrasted with Grady's noble, empathetic nature. When a thunderstorm strikes, Blevins takes off all his clothes (except his undershorts) and hides under the roots of a dead cottonwood tree. He has his horse tied to a clump of willows. The reason Blevins takes off his clothes is because he believes that any metal on his body will act as a conductor for lightning. Since buttons and belt buckles contain metal of some sort, Blevins thinks that it would be safer to disrobe.
Because of his superstition and obsession with lightning-induced death, Blevins loses both his horse and pistol (which he left with the horse). For his part, Grady warns Blevins that hiding in the caveout may increase his chances of drowning. After all, heavy rains could swell the river and cause the waters to overwhelm the little caveout. Despite Grady's warning, Blevins stubbornly insists on staying where he is. So, his superstitious and stubborn nature exposes him to danger.
After the thunderstorm, Blevins discovers that his horse (and pistol) are missing. For his part, Rawlins just wants to keep traveling. He is opposed to helping Blevins but eventually gives in to Grady's entreaties. So, we see the "good cop/bad cop" routine again, where Rawlins advocates for sterner measures, while Grady argues for humane and benevolent actions.
When the trio reaches the pueblo of Encantada, they spot what looks like Blevins's pistol in the possession of a man bent over the engine of a Dodge car. Blevins's impulsive nature rears its head: he wants to confront the man immediately to get his pistol back. It is Grady and Rawlins who rein him in. Later that night, however, Blevins slips away and manages to get his horse back. However, he wakes up the neighborhood in the process. Before they know it, the trio are chased by howling dogs and shot at by irate townsfolk. So, again, Blevins has managed to land himself and the older boys in danger (this time, due to his impulsive nature).
As to what eventually happens to Blevins, the chapter doesn't say. However, the text does tell us that Blevins takes the road, while the older boys ride into the country. They are soon separated, of course. Since Blevins is both impulsive and stubborn in temperament, we can speculate that he will likely end up in more trouble.

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