Month March 2013

The famous poem “The Wasteland” can be linked to a novel named “The Road” in many ways, it’s main connections would be the negative descriptive words of the surroundings. The nature is one feature that stands out the most; an… Continue Reading →

What evidence is there that the setting of The Road might have been the result of a nuclear war/disaster? Throughout this novel, the journey consists the man and the boy alone, they meet other people while travelling; however never allow… Continue Reading →

McMarthy has made certain words that are repeated throughout the book; reasons could be that it was a constant reminder of the journey and atmosphere it must be for the man and his son. The idea of them travelling but… Continue Reading →