character
who died when the boy was little
his mother
who carries the fire? and why?
the man and boy carry it. it is for hope or morality
what is the road?
it is representing life's unpredictable journey and the human will to persevere despite the lack of a clear destination.
In The Road, the characters' journey is continuously hampered by this substance, which covers everything and requires them to wear makeshift masks to breathe.
ash
who are the protagonists?
the man and boy.
who committed suicide?
the mother/ wife
What is the shopping/grocery cart?
item from the past that the characters use to transport all their belongings, symbolizing the loss of modern convenience and a reminder of the world of ease that is gone forever.
where were they heading?
south
One of the few recognizable items the duo finds in the ash-covered wasteland is a single can of this classic soda. what was it?
coca cola
Who is the boy?
The character who represents innocence, hope, and humanity in a world consumed by darkness. He pushes his father to show compassion to others also.
why did the girl commit suicide?
she had lost hope and gave up for humanity
what is the pistol for?
protection, and if it comes to it suicide for him and the boy so he doesn't get killed or tortured.
When the protagonists find an underground bunker, they are overjoyed to find various supplies, including this breakfast staple they haven't eaten in years. what is it?
a can of pears/peaches
what do they find in the locked basement?
people they were severing limbs from to eat.
Who is Ely?
elderly traveler, widely considered the only character in the book given a specific name then he later admits it is not his real one.
what did the mother use to commit
by using a sharp flake of obsidian to cut her throat
what does cannibalism symbolize in the book?
it Represents the ultimate loss of humanity and the descent into animalistic savagery.
The Man retrieves a sextant from this wrecked Spanish ship, an object that briefly stirs his spirit. what is it?
Pajaro de Esperanza (Bird of Hope)
what do they start out with
the man and boy start their journey with very little, pushing a shopping cart containing their meager possessions: scavenged food, essential supplies (tools, tarps, blankets), and a pistol with only two bullets.
what happens to the thief?
the man steals the man and boys cart and supplies, the man then forces him to strip naked at gunpoint.
what were the mothers last words?
"You'd rather wait for it to happen. But I can't. I can't..."
symbolism of the bunker?
its underground discovery represents a rare moment of temporary safety and abundance. Its a symbol of preparation for disaster, though staying there ultimately represents the temptation to give up on the journey.
where were they most likely at in south?
Tennessee
who does the boy end up with?
the boy is taken in by this character, who carries a shotgun and wears a yellow ski parka.The boy decides to trust the man and his family after hearing they are "carrying the fire" and have children
how did the man die?
severe exhaustion and respiratory issues, likely exacerbated by inhaling ash from the apocalyptic event.