Cormac Mccarthy The Road

The novel “The Road” by Cormac McCarthy addresses the fundamentals of humanity. As a reader were constantly torn between the ideals of humanity and the darkness displayed during this post-apocalyptic time. Did “The Road” put forth a positive vibe of humanity or one of darkness and distrust? The novel telling the story about the fight for survival. In the dark apocalyptic world being portrayed, can someone remain “good”? McCarthy is portraying a dream of humankind that demonstrates that the most delicate and genuine feelings can exist in the most awful conditions. In the post-apocalyptic world survival by any means necessary is the only thing that is important.
When everything in the world seize to exist, McCarthy refers to the values of the
He stayed around his father for three days until getting the courage to go out on the road where he found an old veteran. This veteran was one of the “good guys” offering the boy a place to stay. The genuine compassion he showed for others was finally coming full circle, someone was showing their humanity and trust. The boy then leans on his faith and trust because he asks the vet “How do I know you’re one of the good guys? You Don’t. You’ll have to take a shot.” (pg.283). McCarthy’s lessons throughout “The road” is we are the kindness in this world. He’s depicting more than just a gloomy world, that this novel is important because of us.
The hope appeared through the integrity of the boy and the endless fire inside the kid spoke to the decency, expectation of humanity. Human love and trust linked to human nature. Cormac McCarthy’s “The Road” teaches that we are what this world depends on for light and existence; we are important. The boy and father’s relationship proves that it is possible to have genuine feelings as well as love for others even during such a dark time. “The Road” also instills in us the philosophy of