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This section provides another example of foreshadowing. As the man explains to his son that the once-grand house is located on what was once a plantation, he doesn't yet know that there are people locked up in the basement of that very same...
The section on page 131 regarding memory is important because it depicts the way memory can be a source of both pain and hope. For the man, this is especially true, as he remembers that his wife chose to take her own life, rather than accompany...
The scene with the apples and water provides a ray of hope, strongly contrasting with the ultimate despair of the naked humans who are the food of cannibals.
The Road study guide contains a biography of Cormac McCarthy, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.
The Road essays are academic essays for citation. These papers were written primarily by students and provide critical analysis of The Road by Cormac McCarthy.
