![]() ![]() In some cases, humans have been trapped or hunted by others. McCarthy’s world is so barren that people resort in some cases to some very violent and disturbingly intentional cannibalism. There is some gore, but I didn’t find it overwhelming. The contrast between the two characters is striking. The son can’t seem to stop searching for good people. His father consistently reminds him to be vigilant, less trusting than he is. He has no real tolerance for force or violence and seeks the good in others. He’s never known a world other than the deathly end-of-the-world one in which they now live. The father is especially desperate to keep his son hopeful and good, despite his own negative influence on his son. He’s desperate to protect his son, to keep moving, to find shelter and food. ![]() One of the things that McCarthy does very well is show the desperation that the father is feeling. They scavenge together along the road during their journey and the father is waning both in health and spirit. ![]() The world has fallen apart, murderers are everywhere and food is extremely scarce. They’re travelling south in an attempt to escape the harsh, post-apocalyptic winters. It focuses solely on the journey of an unnamed father and son. ![]()
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